Power for Food Partnership

Join the webinar: Clean Energy to Nourish a Continent

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Access to affordable and reliable energy is one of the most significant constraints facing food systems in Africa. Food processing is critical for reducing post-harvest losses and improving nutrition, but many small- and medium-sized enterprises face high energy costs and an unreliable electricity supply.

On 20 May 2026, the Power for Food Partnership will co-host a live webinar for the launch of the white paper " Clean Energy to Nourish a Continent: Unlocking Renewable Power for Africa's Food Systems", co-authored by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Partners in Food Solutions, and SNV. 

This white paper shows that shifting to renewable energy delivers a triple win:

  • ✅ Improved nutrition: Reliable processing reduces food loss and ensures more nutritious and affordable food reaches people.
  • 🌍 Climate resilience: Clean energy solutions cut greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen long-term climate resilience.
  • 📈 Economic growth: Lowering energy costs boosts the profitability and competitiveness of SMEs and drives job creation across the value chain.


This live webinar will bring together experts and participants to explore how integrating renewable energy and efficiency solutions can unlock these outcomes for farmers, food processors, and rural communities across Africa. Participants can expect:

  • A presentation of key findings and recommendations from the study
  • An expert panel discussion on moving from evidence to action
  • Insights on innovative financing, investment models, and policy actions needed to scale solutions
  • Interactive audience Q&A and closing reflections from partner organisations

 

Meet our speakers

  • Mandla Nkomo, CEO, Partners in Food Solutions | Opening Remarks
  • Sarah Alexander, Global Technical Advisor Energy, SNV | Key Findings Presentation
  • Richa Goyal, Renewable Energy Programme Manager, IKEA Foundation | Moderator
  • Ifeoma Mary Okonkwo, Group Managing Director, IFGREEN INDUSTRIES & INVESTMENTS LLC | Panellist
  • Vivian Maduekeh, Programme Management Director, Partners in Food Solutions | Panellist
  • Roberta Bove, Senior Lead Innovative Finance, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) | Panellist
  • Sowrya Kilaru, Food Fortification Manager, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) | Closing Remarks
  • Selin Turan, Strategic Communications and Influencing Advisor for Power for Food Partnership, SNV | Webinar Host

 

Event details

  • Date: 20 May 2026
  • Format: Virtual webinar via Zoom
  • Co-organisers: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Partners in Food Solutions, and SNV/Power for Food Partnership 

 

Join the conversation

We look forward to seeing you there. Join the conversation and engage with our speakers and leave with a clear picture of the evidence from this white paper, what it means for practice, and what needs to happen next.

Register here to secure your spot.