Pre-conference
Delve into the key power challenges affecting the mining industry in the DRC and hear from experts and high-level representatives as they discuss potential solutions.
Key topics covered:
- The role of the public sector in consolidating the regulation framework for the electricity production and coverage
- Energy development strategies and future perspectives: Solutions in the short, medium and long term to reach the electrification goals in DRC for the next three years
- Public-Private Partnerships trend: A leap towards possible turnkey solutions for miners
- Private participation in the power sector and private-private partnerships for sustainable development – Unblock the infrastructure development paradox
Key recommendations from 2019 included:
- Combine efforts through effective PPPs to reduce deficit on mining sites
- Establish a permanent framework of exchanges between partners and decision makers
- Lead industry players to become interactive to provide appropriate solutions
- Incentivise the completion of promising ongoing prospects i.e. Kipay Investments projects under construction, ZESCO interconnections in Zambia