ECOWAS Parliament Meeting on Renewable Energy in Dakar
The ECOWAS Parliament is convening a five-day Delocalized Joint Committee Meeting in Dakar, Senegal, starting today, June 15, and running through June 19, 2026. The primary focus of the meeting is to advance renewable energy deployment and accelerate rural electrification across West Africa.
Meeting Theme and Participants
The theme of the meeting is “Harnessing Renewable Energy for Rural Electrification and Empowerment of Rural Economies in the ECOWAS Region: The Role of the ECOWAS Parliament.” The event is jointly organized by the Parliament’s Committees on Energy and Mines, Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, and Infrastructure under the Sixth Legislature. Participants include Members of Parliament, ECOWAS institutions, government representatives, development partners, private sector stakeholders, civil society organizations, and energy experts.
Discussion Points
Delegates will examine how decentralized energy solutions, such as solar mini-grids and hybrid energy systems, can effectively bridge the electricity access gap in underserved rural communities. Discussions will also focus on unlocking West Africa’s abundant solar and hydropower resources and identifying practical measures to attract investment in sustainable energy infrastructure. Key regional frameworks, including the ECOWAS Renewable Energy Policy (EREP) and the updated ECOWAS Energy Policy, will be reviewed during the discussions.
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Field Visit Highlight
A notable highlight of the agenda includes a field visit to a renewable energy project in Senegal. Parliamentarians will engage directly with local communities, entrepreneurs, women’s cooperatives, and youth groups to observe the impact of rural electrification on livelihoods and economic development.
The meeting underscores ECOWAS’s commitment to achieving universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy by 2030, emphasizing the role of parliamentary action in driving the region’s energy transition. Final recommendations are expected to be adopted on Friday, June 19.
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