Panel Event on Sustainable Water and Energy

Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 09:30
Venue: 
WACCI - University of Ghana, Legon

 

On the 28th February 2024, Institute of Development studies, University of Ghana and University of Sussex invite you to a hybrid panel event entitled ‘Governing transitions towards sustainable water and energy in Ghana: the role of research’, with sub-panels on water and energy. Experts from research, policy and non-profit sectors will share their perspectives. Please register to attend in person or on Zoom.

 

 

Panel event - Governing transitions towards sustainable water and energy in Ghana: the role of research

 

REGISTRATION LINK - https://forms.gle/eBRFrqKbLqW3D1mn6

 

ZOOM ID - 69067297881

 

Programme

 

Venue: West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement, Noguchi Link

 

09.30 – 10.00 - Opening and chair’s introductory remarks

 

Prof. Chris Gordon (University of Ghana)

10.00 – 11.00 - Panel on ‘The role of research in supporting clean water and sanitation in Ghana’

 

Dr. Hikimah Baah (University of Sussex, UK)

Amin Yahaya (Integrated Action for Community Development, Ghana)

Adam Wahabu (Savannah Regional Coordinating Council, Ghana)

Moderator: Vida Duti (IRC WASH, Ghana)

11.00 – 11.45 - Break with snack

 

11.45 – 12.45 - Panel on ‘Equitable transitions to energy security and sustainability in Ghana’

 

Prof. Pete Newell (University of Sussex, UK)

Dr. Hawa Mahama (Institute of Local Government Studies, Ghana)

Benjamin Boakye (Africa Centre for Energy Policy, Ghana)

Moderator: Prof. Albert Ahenkan (University of Ghana)

12.45 – 13.00 - Chair’s summary and closure