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To realise the vision of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), significant infrastructure improvements are essential. Key components include enhancing physical infrastructure such as transport networks, energy systems, and telecommunications to facilitate cross-border goods flow and increase productivity. Plenary Panel 2 panelists will discuss how to tackle the infrastructure financing gap, estimated at over $100 billion annually, impeding effective AfCFTA implementation. Register to attend the conference: https://lnkd.in/gXxyfav and be part of the discussions. #InfrastructureAfrica #AfCFTA #infrastructure #telecommunications #manufacturing #finance #economicgrowth

"This study provides a nationwide assessment of current interregional transmission capability and offers planners a framework for (1) assessing transmission’s adequacy and resilience benefits at a national scale, and (2) prioritizing transmission investments that offer the greatest benefits for system resilience." 👇🏻

Very Detailed and intriguing read on present Transmission Portfolio Analysis and possible expansion scenario feasibility and viability. Also, on methodology part , how to foresee as a Planner and as an Investor or a Consultant. #hitachienergy #portfoliooptimization #capacityexpansion #productioncostmodeling

NERC has released the 2024 Q2 #update for the Interregional Transfer Capability Study (ITCS). This update is part of our ongoing efforts to inform stakeholders about strengthening transmission system #reliability through examining and recommending #transfer capabilities: https://ow.ly/pyoe50SuTsU

An interesting read for the progression of the SMRs - especially for the south west gateway!! 💡 https://lnkd.in/e9W3GBqe

Today and tomorrow Unife’s General Assembly  UNIFE | The European Rail Supply Industry Association is taking place in #Brussels, and MAFEX is honoured to attend for the 15th time.   Enno Wiebe, Unife’s new Director General as of 1 June 2024, has highlighted during the opening of the event that we are living “times of change. Not only at national level but also with a new European Parliament and new priorities moving away from the #GreenDeal and maybe less focus on rail transport. Also, the changes at ERA with an outgoing Executive Director. Besides, we must face technical challenges such as the revision of TSI, DAC and many many security topics. Last but not least, the financing topic for the rail sector/ rail supply industry will also need to be addressed”.   Before this context, Enno has stated that he has been granted with a new mandate to renew the Association.   From Mafex, we would like to welcome Enno and convey the message that we remain at his and Unife team’s disposal to continue to build the future of rail together.   

This news provided by IWSA(International Winship Association) are excellent as we are definitely approaching the perfect storms with beautiful coral reefs dying. However we must use all tools and technologies we have at the moment in our quiver in order to achieve zero decarbonisation such as CCS (CO2 Capture Systems) , dual fuel engines, wind propulsion producing technologies, air lubrication systems, smart ship operations data analysers, investment banks etc The fact also that IMO and Brussels will soon applying the regulations to heavily levy shipping should cause shipowners/shipmanagers to move forward and not to wait for the perfect storm and utilise all tools they have to turn this into a perfect opportunity for investment.

This edition explores the global spread of National Conservatism and its growing peril, presents a case for Europe’s need to bolster its defense capabilities in the face of Russian aggression and shifting alliances, critiques the Federal Reserve’s interest on excess reserves (IOER) policy and urges for its phase out. It also offers insights from the HS2 high-speed rail project in Britain into avoiding pitfalls during large-scale infrastructure projects, highlights the electrification of industries and its implications for global supply chains and economic competitiveness, and analyzes the risks and opportunities for Africa in the international bond markets. Further, it takes a glimpse into China’s modern surveillance apparatus and considers the impact working from home has on real estate, urban centers, and economic stability. Additionally, it explores the challenges investors face in the commodity market, and how bacteria influence tea flavor and quality.

Recently, the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank, the European Union, and the United Nations jointly performed the Third Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3) to provide a comprehensive overview of damage caused by the war. Our experts analysed RDNA3 focusing on infrastructure sectors. Explore the article "Rebuilding Ukraine's Infrastructure: Challenges, Needs, and Opportunities," offering insights into RDNA3's significant discoveries regarding damage across the infrastructure sectors: 🚗 Transport ⚡️ Energy 🏛️ Municipal 📡 Telecom 💧 Water infrastructure Find out about the principles of building back better and strategies for reconstructing stronger and more resilient infrastructure than ever before. #RDNA #reconstruction, #infrastructure #buildingbackbetter #WorldBank #EuropeanUnion #UnitedNations Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/e7UxGZct

For those of you noticing the capacity restrictions in the French grid and the following German-French price divergence, RTE has published some explanation about those restrictions here: https://lnkd.in/eauj2zAd