Ambition is not bankable: Closing Africa’s project preparation gap
Africa’s new climate plans set the direction. Whether they attract investment depends on the institutions, skills, and systems that turn national priorities into projects that lenders can finance.
Across Africa, governments are publishing ambitious climate strategies, strengthening Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs),
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