June 11, 2025| Nairobi, Kenya & online
This year's policy conference will explore Financing and Inclusivity in Green Energy Transitioning in the Global South.
The Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) is excited to announce its 2025 Policy Conference, taking place on June 11 in Nairobi, Kenya, and online. This year’s theme, Financing and Inclusivity in Green Energy Transitioning in the Global South, will explore the critical challenges and opportunities in ensuring that the transition to sustainable energy benefits all segments of society.
Following the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, where partial funding commitments were made to support climate efforts in developing countries, the urgency for actionable solutions has never been clearer. Yet, despite these new pledges, the financing gap remains vast, and shifting geopolitical dynamics now pose even greater risks to global climate finance.
Developing economies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America face unique obstacles in financing and implementing green energy infrastructure. Beyond the technological and financial barriers, there is a pressing need to ensure that vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and rural MSMEs (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises), are not left behind in the energy transition.
Drawing on PEP’s extensive research and engagement efforts, the 2025 Policy Conference will showcase cutting-edge findings and promote evidence-based policy dialogue. Highlights will include insights from:
- Sustainability Performances, Evidence, and Scenarios (SPES)project (funded by the EU Horizon program), where PEP fosters high-level dialogues on sustainable energy transitions.
- Rural renewable energy MSMEs operating to modernize agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa and South-East Asia (in collaboration with Environment for Development (EfD) with funding from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)) to promote the adoption of low-carbon technologies by rural enterprises and the inclusion of women and youth in countries like Burkina Faso, Kenya, Uganda, and Vietnam.
- How Can Multilateral Development Banks Better Support Green Energy Transition and Financing in the Global South? Research supported by the Center for Global Development (CGD), examining feasible financing mechanisms for green energy
Conference Program Overview:
On June 11, PEP will host its 2025 Policy Conference, including a keynote presentation and panel discussions under the theme: Financing and Inclusivity in Green Energy Transitioning in the Global South.
The full-day event will feature:
- A keynote presentation on the financial and inclusivity challenges in the global green transition.
- Panel 1: Challenges in Financing and Implementing Green Energy Infrastructure Unique to the Global South – exploring barriers, solutions, and strategies to unlock greater investments.
- Panel 2: Towards a Just Green Transition: Integrating National Realities and Inclusivity – discussing how to design equitable energy policies that reflect national socio-economic contexts and foster broader participation.
- Networking opportunities, policy dialogue sessions, and discussions aimed at setting a future research agenda.
The 2025 PEP Policy Conference will bring together international researchers, policymakers, development practitioners, and other stakeholders to bridge research and policy, promoting inclusive and sustainable economic development.
PEP is thrilled to welcome participants both in-person and virtually. The event will be broadcast live on PEP’s YouTube channel starting at 9:00 a.m. (UTC+3).
Learn more about the conference and view the full program on the conference webpage.
