Sustainable Finance in Africa’s Energy Transition: A Conversation with Youri Harel at MCB

In this episode, Youri Harel, Head of Specialised Finance at Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) discuss how innovative financing solutions are driving Africa’s energy transition. From funding renewable energy projects in emerging markets to supporting the development of gas, critical minerals, and green hydrogen, MCB shares its approach to balancing sustainability with scale. We explore the role of structured debt, ESG integration, and cross-sector collaboration in closing the continent’s infrastructure financing gap — and hear real-world insights from successful projects advancing Africa’s low-carbon future.