Unlocking Africa’s Potential with Nuclear Energy

Join us for a panel discussion exploring the future of nuclear energy in Africa. Hear from some of the industry’s key leaders working to advance nuclear in order to meet the increasing energy demands of the fasting growing population of any continent. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, and Nuclear Energy Agency sill share their insight and discuss how nuclear energy can play a critical role in attaining climate and energy security goals in Africa.

This webinar took place May 17, 2024.

Panelists:

Seth Kofi Debrah
Principal Research Scientific Officer, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission

Aleshia Duncan
Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Cooperation, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy

Rebecca Tadesse
Head of the NEA Division of Radioactive Waste Management and Decommissioning, Nuclear Energy Agency

Moderator:

Lisa Marshall
Assistant Extension Professor and Director of Outreach, Retention & Engagement, NC State Nuclear Engineering, ANS VP/President-Elect