25 - 27 AUGUST 2026 | VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

Eighth Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for the Africa Region

overview

Overview

Accelerating Africa's Solar Energy Transformation

The Eighth Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for the Africa Region brings together Member Countries, development partners, financial institutions and industry leaders to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition through stronger collaboration and country-led implementation. Convened at a critical moment for the continent's solar energy journey, the Meeting provides a platform to review progress, align regional priorities and advance initiatives that support energy access, climate resilience, industrial development and sustainable economic growth.

Building on ISA's strategic pillars, discussions will focus on mobilising blended finance through the Africa Solar Facility, strengthening Country Partnership Frameworks, advancing digitalisation and emerging technologies, promoting solar-powered agriculture, and expanding institutional capacity through STAR Centres and the ISA Academy. Together, these efforts aim to unlock investment, accelerate project implementation and foster long-term partnerships that drive inclusive and resilient solar development across Africa.

Agenda

Schedule

DAY 0, Tuesday 25 August 2026

DAY 1, Wednesday 26 August 2026

DAY 2, Thursday 27 August 2026

08:00 - 09:30 Hours

Arrival of delegates/ Scheduled media interactions of DG ISA

09:30 Hours Onwards

Pre-scheduled bilateral meetings with Director General, ISA

18:00 Hours Onwards

Reception Dinner

Key Focus Areas

Accelerating Africa's clean energy transition through innovative financing, strategic partnerships, technology, capacity building and country-led solar implementation.

Solarising Africa

Solarising Africa

Accelerate utility-scale and distributed solar deployment by strengthening regional collaboration, improving policy frameworks and expanding access to clean, reliable energy across Africa.

Catalysing Finance through Africa Solar Facility

Catalysing Finance through Africa Solar Facility

Mobilise blended finance, project preparation support and investment facilitation through the Africa Solar Facility to unlock large-scale solar deployment and accelerate bankable projects.

Innovation, AI & Digital Transformation

Innovation, AI & Digital Transformation

Advance Africa's clean energy transition through artificial intelligence, digitalisation, battery storage, e-mobility, critical minerals and harmonised standards for resilient energy systems.

Solar Agriculture & Country Partnerships

Solar Agriculture & Country Partnerships

Strengthen food security and sustainable livelihoods through solar-powered agriculture while advancing Country Partnership Frameworks that support policy development, project preparation and implementation.

Building Skills & Institutional Capacity

Building Skills & Institutional Capacity

Expand STAR Centres, the ISA Academy and regional capacity-building initiatives to develop skilled professionals, strengthen institutions and accelerate country-led implementation across Africa.

Seventh Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for the Africa Region

The Seventh Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee (RCM) for the Africa Region was convened from 2 to 4 September 2025 in Accra, Ghana, bringing together Member Countries from across the African region along with international partners to review progress, align on strategic priorities, and accelerate collaborative action to scale solar deployment across the continent.

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Headquarters
International Solar Alliance Secretariat, Surya Bhawan, NISE Campus, Gwal Pahari, Faridabad-Gurugram Road, Gurugram, Haryana – 122003 India

Phone: +91 124 362 3090/69

Liaison Office
Meridien Commercial Tower, Office 204 (2nd Floor), Le Meridien Hotel, Raisina Road, Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi, 110001, India

Phone: 011-3508 2603

Email: info@isa.int