Ahmed Sewedy on international financing
From Ahmed Elsewedy on Africa’s Potential, The Energy Transition, And Youth Education | Africa CEO Forum · · Al Arabiya English
“That all the financing big financing like IMF and like the and like the EBRD and all the financing parties worldwide put clear regulations or how private sector can invest in infrastructure in Africa and to put the vision Before we put the road, how many giga water needed for the next 5 years per year? So we put the plan to reach this target.”
On , Ahmed Sewedy, CEO at Elsewedy Electric, spoke about international financing during Ahmed Elsewedy on Africa’s Potential, The Energy Transition, And Youth Education | Africa CEO Forum on Al Arabiya English.
About Ahmed Sewedy
Ahmed Elsewedy, president and CEO of Elsewedy Electric, spoke at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali in March 2025 about the need for cross-border cooperation and regulatory clarity to advance energy infrastructure in Africa. He described electricity access as essential for improving living standards, stating that "we need 100% infrastructure for electricity for everybody." Elsewedy argued that clear regulations and a defined path for private sector investment are necessary, noting that infrastructure projects in Africa can take "three or four years just for approval." He called on major financing institutions such as the IMF and EBRD to establish clear rules for private investment and to set long-term visions for energy needs. Elsewedy also discussed how Elsewedy Electric remains competitive against firms from China and Europe, citing the company's investments in technology, digital tools, and artificial intelligence. He emphasized a customer-focused approach, saying the company aims to "fulfill his needs and his problems with our expertise and our financials."