Nov 14, 2025 - Why Electricity is Holding Back Africa
Virtually every wealthy nation uses power abundantly, with electricity consumption and GDP growth closely linked. Some 80% of all people who live without electricity live in Africa, a problem that`s long hobbled the continent`s industrial development. So why isn`t Africa getting the energy it needs? We look at the reasons behind its power problem, and how it might soon be solved. 0:00 Africa`s Power Problem 1:33 Titlecard 1:16 Africa’s Unrealised Potential 2:09 How a Lack of Power Holds Back Industry 3:13 Generators Aren`t Good Enough 3:53 The Challenge of Investment 4:51 Africa`s Biggest Hydroelectric Dam 6:04 Crowdfunding a Dam 6:50 How Green Technology is Empowering Citizens 7:50 The World Bank`s Billion Dollar Bet 8:16 Are Hypocritical Green Policies Holding Africa Back? 9:11 Conclusion
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