The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA)

The Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) is an international partnership led by African countries with a high ambition for renewables. It aims to accelerate the implementation of their energy transitions and promote green industrialization. The initiative focuses on renewables-based economic growth, industrial development, job creation, and improved lives and livelihoods. APRA leverages political leadership to drive action, innovation, and new models of cooperation.

Founded at the African Climate Summit in September 2023 by Kenya, Ethiopia, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe, with support from Denmark, Germany, the UAE and International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) aims to accelerate energy transitions in respective countries. At COP28 in Dubai, leaders of APRA countries and partners underscored its role in galvanizing action and inspiring global climate leadership through a joint declaration. Under the leadership of African nations, APRA intends to expand all forms of renewable energy to support resilient and inclusive green growth.

Activity period	2023–present
Last CoAct update	2025
Web URL	https://www.aprafrica.org/
Output effectiveness	0.79
Accountability Index	0.33
Inclusiveness Index	0.30
Capacity Index	0.52
Num. actors	16
Functions	Knowledge production, Knowledge dissemination, Technical implementation, Institutional capacity building, Participatory management, Training, Funding, Policy planning
SDGs
Themes	energy, finance, resilience
Policy focus	Mainly adaptation
Sectors	Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, Financial and insurance activities
Implementation countries	Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zimbabwe