Energy as Development: Finance, Infrastructure & Opportunity

Recorded in Ghana during WA-ECS last December, and produced in partnership with The Electricity Hub, this conversation explores how finance is shaping Africa's energy future.Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Head of Client Coverage, Corporate & Investment Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, unpacks the role of strategic financing, partnerships, and market frameworks in turning energy ambition into bankable, long-term development. From mobilising capital for power infrastructure to aligning public and private priorities, the discussion highlights how energy investment can drive industrialisation, competitiveness, and inclusive growth across the continent.