Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP)

During the First High Level Meeting of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership, African and European leaders launched the Africa-EU Renewable Energy Cooperation Programme (RECP). The programme will provide the basis for renewable energy cooperation between Europe and Africa in the context of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership. The RECP objectives are to bring benefits of economic growth, employment, energy security and improved energy access, as well as paving the way for a future low-carbon energy system in Africa. At the same time, the RECP will help build a significant new area for industrial trade and business cooperation between Africa and Europe.