Global Progress on LPG for Cooking: What Can We Do to Accelerate Getting to a Greater Scale?

A number of countries have included LPG as part of their country’s clean cooking strategy but challenges remain in scaling supply, distribution, and consumer acceptance. This session will review progress underway in expanding the use of LPG for cooking, and explore common experiences in several countries in scaling up the use of this clean fuel. The panel discussion will focus on what these countries can do to identify opportunities for action, as well as how to tap strategic public-private partnerships to grow the sector.

Speakers:

Professor Thomas Mba Akabzaa, Chief Director, Ghana Ministry of Petroleum
Dr. Nii Darko Asante, Technical Director, Ghana Energy Commission
Alex Evans, Chairman, Operating Committee, The Global LPG Partnership
Wanjiku Manyara, Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Institute of East Africa
James Rockall, Chief Executive Officer, World LPG Association

Location: Opera Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm