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Infrastructure in Developing Countries

Wednesday 4 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • David Evennett asked about the UK's work with African countries to develop clean energy potential ahead of the UN climate summit in Glasgow.
  • The Minister thanked Evennett for his support and mentioned the commitment to boost renewable energy and cleaner alternatives in Africa.
  • The Africa Clean Energy Programme is active in over 15 countries to increase off-grid renewable energy deployment.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Evennett Con Bexleyheath and Crayford
Climate Foreign Affairs
Context

Improving infrastructure is vital for economic growth, job creation, and business development. The UK government has established the International Development Infrastructure Commission to accelerate work in this area.

Question

I welcome my hon. Friend's work in this important area. As we look to the UN climate summit in Glasgow later this year, can he update the House on the work with countries across Africa to help them develop their clean energy potential?

Answer from James Duddridge (Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Minister of State for International Development)

I thank my right hon. Friend for his passion for Africa. We are committed to working with African countries to boost renewable energy potential and cleaner energy alternatives. For example, the Africa clean energy programme is working in over 15 countries to increase the deployment of off-grid renewable energy.

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