Developing a Framework for Public-Private Partnershipsin ‎Accelerating Clean Energy Transition in Africa

  • Authors

    • Emmanuel Chijioke Nwadike Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Charles Odinakachi Njoku Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Kelechi Enyinna Ugwu Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Edward Uche Omeire Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Cletus ‎Ikechukwu Anah Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Christy Chidiebere Nwachi Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Benedict Nkemdirim Igbokwe Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Gregory ‎Chimere Enyinna Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Chidi Christian Onyeanwu Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Chizube Ihunna Nwadike Access Bank Nigeria PLC, Nigeria
    • Chinenye ‎Ehikem Obialor Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Pauline Chinasa Nwizu Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Nigeria
    • Blessing Chibuzo Nwokeke University of Agriculture and Environmental Science Umuagwo, Nigeria
    • Kingsley ‎Onyekachi Onyele Rhema University, Nigeria
    • Anthony Odinakachukwu Nwadiubu Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Nigeria
    https://doi.org/10.14419/3k51cs13

    Received date: October 20, 2025

    Accepted date: December 7, 2025

    Published date: December 16, 2025

  • PPPs; Clean Energy; Renewable Energy and Energy Transition‎.

  • Abstract

    The change towards clean energy in African continent has become a main concern, reporting the ‎continued energy shortages and discussing the certainty of climate change. This work explores the ‎function of public private partnership (PPPs) in accelerating clean energy transition in continent. ‎The aim of this work includes the evaluation of the regulatory framework, assessing the effect of ‎PPPs and ascertaining policy gaps that dwindle the growth of clean energy development. ‎Secondly the study attracts policy documents and important literature, introducing robust ‎regulatory systems, organizational structures and laws that govern clean energy and PPP in the ‎continent. The analysis was planned on evaluating the effect of current regulatory instruments and ‎recognize the policy gaps that dwindle the smooth accomplishment of PPPs in accelerating clean ‎energy. The major findings revealed that vital role of a well-defined legal frameworks, efficient ‎management of risk and durable community commitment is a successful key factor in deployment ‎of PPPs in clean energy in Africa. This work strongly advice policymakers to focus on the ‎developing a solid regulatory and legal institutions that interests investment and guarantee long ‎term sustainability. It was observed that encouraging risk sharing tools is very significant stride in ‎reducing operational challenges and financial losses. Local communities are expected to have ‎active involvement in unbiased distribution of projects benefits, this is vital in ensuring public ‎recognition and safeguarding long term sustainability. Also diversification and increasing the ‎sources of funds is highlighted as a means to decrease financial risk and prevent reliance on single ‎funding methods. The importance of this work spreads to notifying policy development, protecting ‎investment decision, encouraging community participation, enhancing the project performance, ‎consolidating international collaboration, adding value to academic research, judging ‎environmental impacts and assisting capacity building towards sustaining clean energy transition ‎in Africa‎.

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    Nwadike, E. C., Njoku, C. O., Ugwu, K. E., Omeire , E. U. ., Anah , C. ‎Ikechukwu ., Nwachi , C. C. ., Igbokwe , B. N. ., Enyinna , G. ‎Chimere ., Onyeanwu , C. C. ., Nwadike , C. I. ., Obialor , C. ‎Ehikem ., Nwizu , P. C. ., Nwokeke , B. C. ., Onyele , K. ‎Onyekachi ., & Nwadiubu, A. O. . . (2025). Developing a Framework for Public-Private Partnershipsin ‎Accelerating Clean Energy Transition in Africa. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(8), 314-321. https://doi.org/10.14419/3k51cs13