AVCA COP26 Series #1: On digital infrastructure and the energy transition in Africa

A conversation with Matthew McCollum and Lisa Pinsley at Actis, as part of AVCA's content series in the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow. The acceleration of the transition from coal to clean energy is on the agenda at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). In this episode of PE Talks Africa, we catch up with Actis' Lisa Pinsley, Director: Head of Africa, Energy Infrastructure and Matthew McCollum, Director: Private Equity. Lisa Pinsley and Matthew McCollum discuss how their respective teams work together to create a more sustainable power source to address the increasing demand for connectivity in Africa; driving value through their investments; and what they enjoy about investing in Africa. Actis is a leading global investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and is a member of AVCA. Visit the AVCA website: www.avca-africa.org