Financing the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP): Helping or hindering development?

Tuesday October 18, 2022 (10:30am - 11:50am EST)

A number of financial institutions have ruled out funding the EACOP and related oil drilling projects in Uganda, but some banks and insurers remain attached to the project. Underlying the debate is whether such fossil fuel projects today, although long pursued in some other countries over the years, would actually boost—or hinder—economic prosperity and well-being in Africa.

Presentation Slides: Available here