Case study: Piloting battery production in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The case study explores pathways to unlock economic opportunities in mineral-rich countries. Kwasi Ampofo looks at how the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can leverage the demand for metals in renewable energy to diversify its economy, presenting a BloombergNEF study on a proposed battery precursor facility.

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