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Joseph Nganga is a leading voice in Africa's energy transition and climate finance landscape, with over two decades of experience spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship, institutional leadership, and high-level policy advocacy.

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Most recently, Joseph served as the Mission 300 Special Envoy — the flagship World Bank and African Development Bank initiative to connect 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030 — and as Vice President for Africa at GEAPP. In this dual role, he drove continental-scale mobilisation of capital and political will, helping secure over $50 billion in partner pledges at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. During his tenure, GEAPP deployed over $270 million into the African energy sector, catalysing more than $500 million in additional funding across more than 60 projects.

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Joseph was appointed by H.E. President William Ruto of Kenya as CEO of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS 2023). The Summit, held in Nairobi, placed Africa at the centre of the global climate conversation and produced landmark commitments on green growth, carbon markets, and climate finance.

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He most recently founded the Africa Climate and Energy Nexus (AfCEN), where he continues to champion Africa's climate-positive development agenda by connecting policymakers, financiers, and industry to unlock sustainable investment across the continent.

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Board & Council Roles

• Chair of Funders Council, Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL)

• Governing Council Member, Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA)

• Board Member, Carolina for Kibera

 

Education

• Liberal Arts, Queens University of Charlotte

• Executive Education — Governing for Nonprofits, Harvard Business School