CLASP welcomes Emmanuel Aziebor as the new Senior Director of our Africa portfolio. In this role, Emmanuel will lead CLASP’s efforts to mitigate climate change and improve lives and livelihoods through affordable, efficient appliances.

CLASP has been working in Africa since 2012. Most of the projects and research carried out in the continent focus on how efficient, high-quality appliances alleviate energy poverty and promote sustainable development. CLASP drives technology innovation and catalyzes appliance market growth, putting efficient, affordable, high-quality appliances and equipment within reach of low-income families and communities, as well as smallholder farmers. In 2017, CLASP opened its Nairobi office.

Emmanuel is an accomplished international development leader with over a decade of experience in renewable energy. His expertise includes business model innovation, private-sector partnerships, energy policy formulation, and catalyzing off-grid energy solutions to scale.

“Expanding access to efficient appliances is the key to climate-resilient development. I’m thrilled to be part of the CLASP team leading the charge on energy efficiency and increasing access to clean energy technology across Africa. I look forward to collaborating with partners across the continent to create meaningful change for people and planet.” – Emmanuel Aziebor, CLASP’s Senior Director of Africa

Emmanuel holds a Master’s in Energy and Sustainable Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s (Hons) in Business Administration (Banking and Finance) from the University of Ghana Business School.

Before joining CLASP, he led global programs at Mercy Corps delivering sustainable energy services to displaced communities through public-private partnerships.

As a trusted voice in the climate change and clean energy fields, Emmanuel brings an extensive understanding of the renewable energy landscape in Africa and a passion for driving impactful change across the continent.

CLASP is delighted to welcome Emmanuel to the team and looks forward to expanding the organization’s impactful work in Africa under his leadership.