1. “Access to electricity is … the connection that’s needed to plug Africa into the grid of the global economy. In partnership with African nations [and the private sector], we’re going to develop new sources of energy. We’ll reach more households … We’ll expand access for those who live currently off the power grid. And we’ll support clean energy to protect our planet and combat climate change. This is America’s vision: a partnership with Africa that unleashes growth, and the potential of every citizen” – President Barack Obama Cape Town South Africa, June 30, 2013

2. The Opportunity 600 Million people in sub-Saharan Africa are without electricity.

3. 10,000 MW of more efficient, cost effective electricity generation capacity and renewable technology. Increase electricity access by 20 million new households and commercial entities with on-grid, mini-grid, and off-grid solutions. Enhance energy resource management capabilities of partner countries. Increase the number of country partners participating in the Regional cross-border energy trade to at least ten countries. The Goals

4. Ethiopia | Ghana | Kenya | Liberia | Nigeria | Tanzania EGCI (Energy Governance and Capacity Initiative) is a State Department led effort which aims to build the capacity of nations to effectively manage their energy resources. Partner Countries

5. USG Commitments USAID and State Department $285 million in technical assistance, grants and risk mitigation, policy reforms OPIC $1.5 billion in financing and insurance to energy projects Ex-Im $5 billion in support of U.S. exports for the development of power projects MCC $1 billion in African power systems through its country compacts. OPIC & USTDA Up to $20 million in project preparation, feasibility and technical assistance grants. USADF $2 million Off-Grid Energy Challenge to African-owned and operated enterprises.

6. Over 35 Private Sector partners committing over $14B. Private Sector Commitments

7. GEOTHERMAL The USG is supporting the first geothermal IPP in Ethiopia with technical assistance and legal assistance to support the Government of Ethiopia’s negotiation of critical agreements (i.e. PPA). SMART METERING Power Africa is supporting a U.S. renewable energy company, with operations in Ethiopia to produce 2 million smart meters. Support includes project development grant assistance and a loan guarantee to facilitate local commercial finance for the project. WIND In Kenya, Power Africa is supporting a 300 MW wind project with training for Kenya’s utilities on managing intermittent power and is finalizing a twinning exercise, which will pair the Kenyan institutions with U.S. organizations. HYDRO Power Africa is supporting a 10 MW small hydro project along the Kiwira River in Tanzania’s southern agricultural corridor. Project Examples

8. PA’s success depends on partnerships with other donors, host governments, and private sector partners to achieve the goal of doubling electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Partnering with other Donors

9. Boosting Trade with and within East Africa Launched by President Obama in Tanzania, July 1, 2013

10. Trade and Investment Negotiations Trade Capacity Building Commercial Dialogue

11. Double intra-regional trade in the EAC. Increase EAC exports to the United States by 40%. Reduce by 15% the time for a container to transit from the ports of Mombasa or Dar es Salaam to Burundi and Rwanda. Decrease by 30% the average time a truck takes to transit selected borders. The Goals

12. Whole of Government Approaches

13. Trade Negotiations To decrease the time and costs to trade goods across borders To increase transparency and predictability in trade Offer concrete proof to our exporters that we are committed to seeking ways to be innovative in our engagement with each other, to the benefit of our businesses, farmers, and workers, and to improve the broader economic welfare of our populations. WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Implementation To encourage market-oriented policies To support consistency between local legislation and international standards. Regional Investment Treaty U.S.- EAC Trade and Investment Partnership

14. Commercial Dialogue PowerAgricultureTrade FacilitationTrade-related Infrastructure

15. Trade Capacity Building Reducing the time and cost to trade Boosting intra- regional and international trade and investment Direct support for regional integration Boosting U.S.-African trade and investment

16. Trade Accomplishments (to date) Jan. 17, 2014 MOU between USAID-AAFA-ACTIF signed. Jan. 27, 2014 Formal agreement between USAID and TMEA signed. Feb. 15, 2014 Launch of the Burundi AGOA Export Strategy. April 4, 2014 New East Africa Trade and Investment Hub RFP released, closes on May 12, 2014.