This conference, organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the theme, 'Italy and Africa: Working Together for a Sustainable Energy Future,' will explore prospects for investment in power generation, and the development of renewable energy and transmission networks. The conference will encourage the engagement of the Italian and African private sectors in the deployment of renewable energy in Africa, and the strengthening of African energy markets. The 'Africa Report,' part of the International Energy Agency's 'World Energy Outlook,' will also be presented. The conference is part of the Italy-Africa Initiative, a programme launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in December 2013 to strengthen relations between Italy and Africa.  

dates: 13-14 October 2014  
location: Rome, Lazio, Italy  
contact: Iniziativa Italia-Africa Segmento Energia, Ministero degli Affari Esteri  
phone: +39-6-36914036  
e-mail: italiaafrica.energia@esteri.it  
www: http://www.assomineraria.org/news/view.php?id=5&news_pk=7172&from=index
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