The International Perspective for Policy and Governance (IPPG), in partnership with the Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy (GCCE), has organized a media training workshop themed “The Energy Transition and its Implications for Ghana” in Accra.
The workshop brought together journalists and media practitioners from across the capital to enhance their understanding of Ghana’s clean energy transition and its broader social, economic, and policy implications.
The training is part of IPPG’s efforts to build the technical capacity of the media to accurately report on the country’s energy transition agenda and support national conversations on sustainability, climate action, and green growth.
It also aligns with IPPG’s mission to foster informed policymaking and public engagement through research, knowledge sharing, and policy advocacy.
Speaking at the workshop, Seth Owusu-Mante, Senior Research Fellow for Climate and Energy at IPPG, emphasized that the energy transition is not merely a technological shift but a structural transformation of Ghana’s economy.
He noted its potential for job creation and economic prosperity and stressed the media’s role in bridging the information gap between policymakers and citizens.
The workshop featured presentations from Dr. Robert Bright Mawuko Sogbadji, Deputy Director for Nuclear and Alternative Energy at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition; Dr. Charles Gyamfi Ofori, Policy Lead for Climate Change and Energy Transition at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP); and Yaw Appiah Lartey, Africa Head of Infrastructure, Capital Projects and Real Estate at Deloitte & Touche.
In his address, Dr. Sogbadji commended IPPG and GCCE for providing a platform to engage the media on Ghana’s energy and green transition agenda.
He highlighted the importance of clear communication and stakeholder collaboration to drive public support, adding: “Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework will require an estimated US$562 billion through 2070 and is projected to create more than 1.4 million new jobs, driven by the deployment of advanced technologies such as CCUS, nuclear power, hydrogen, and electric mobility.”
He further outlined that Ghana’s transition pathway will include expanding solar and mini-grids, implementing the National Electric Vehicle Policy, positioning natural gas as a transition fuel, and scaling emerging low-carbon solutions to achieve the country’s long-term Net-Zero goals.
Dr. Charles Ofori stressed the need for evidence-based reporting on the economic impacts of the transition, including employment, energy access, and industrial competitiveness. He noted the importance of leveraging Africa’s renewable resources, critical minerals, and technological innovations to unlock sustainable growth.
Yaw Appiah Lartey highlighted financing opportunities and the private sector’s role in accelerating Ghana’s transition, emphasizing that “clear policy signals, bankable project pipelines, and strengthened regulatory frameworks are essential to unlock the scale of capital required.”
The workshop concluded with reflections on how journalists can strengthen accountability and improve energy governance through consistent, informed coverage of Ghana’s low-carbon transition.
Mr. Owusu-Mante indicated that IPPG plans to roll out the training periodically to keep journalists updated on emerging trends and extend the program nationwide to ensure journalists in all regions have the knowledge and tools needed to report effectively on Ghana’s energy transition.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
