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Energy for growth on the African continent | Todd Moss

Podcast: In Pursuit of Development
Published: Jan 21, 2026
Duration seconds: 3040
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Summary

Dan Banik speaks with Todd Moss about why electrification has surged in some countries but continues to lag across much of Africa. Together they unpack why “access” is only the starting point when electricity is expensive, unreliable, and unable to power jobs and growth.