Open Forum: Powering Progress
Nearly 1 billion people live without electricity, while others suffer from its production. Energy access is a crucial enabler for economic growth, social development and environmental sustainability.
How can the energy transition be leveraged to overcome these obstacles and ensure equitable energy access for all?
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