RESOLUTION #6: DATA TRANSPARENCY AND RESPONSIBLE FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PROJECTS IN AFRICA AND THE ARAB REGION 

The 14th Africa and the Arab Countries Region Conference (AFRECON) Meeting in Accra, Ghana, 11-14 November 2025 

RECOGNISING the critical importance of alternative energy development to sustainable economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in Africa and the Arab region; 

ACKNOWLEDGING the increasing inflow of foreign investment in alternative energy projects for accelerating the transition towards renewable energy sources in the Global North at the expense of the Global South; 

EMPHASISING the need for transparency and reliable data to ensure equitable access to information, and promote sustainable project outcomes; 

CONCERNED that lack of standardised, accessible, and accurate data impedes effective social dialogue and public monitoring, limits investment opportunities, and undermines regional cooperation and accountability; 

REAFFIRMING the principle that foreign investors bear responsibility for minimizing adverse climate impacts associated with their projects and must contribute to sustainable development goals; 

HIGHLIGHTING the importance of technology transfer and capacity building as vital components of foreign investment to support local innovation, economic empowerment, and long-term sustainability; 

GUIDED by international principles of good governance, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and commitments under the Paris Agreement on climate change. 

RESOLVES to: 

1. Oblige member states to establish clear, accessible, and standardised data reporting frameworks related to foreign investment in alternative energy projects, including project scope, funding sources, environmental and social impact assessments, and progress metrics. 

2. Demand that States support the creation and enhancement of regional digital platforms where data on alternative energy investments is openly shared with stakeholders, including governments, investors, civil society, and the public. 

3. Advocate for the development and adoption of harmonised data reporting standards across African and the Arab countries to enable comparability, integration, and effective monitoring of investment flows and project outcomes; 

4. Urge governments to implement robust legal and institutional frameworks that mandate transparency in foreign investment activities, safeguard data integrity, and protect investor and community rights; 

5. Promote initiatives aimed at enhancing the technical capacity of local authorities and stakeholders in data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination relevant to alternative energy investments; 

6. Facilitate partnerships among governments, private sector, international organizations, and civil society to support transparency initiatives, knowledge sharing, and best practices in alternative energy investment data management; 

7. Hold foreign investors liable for any negative climate impacts arising from their alternative energy projects and require them to implement effective mitigation and adaptation measures; 

8. Request member states and relevant organizations to submit annual reports on the status of data transparency, foreign investment liabilities, technology transfer, and alternative energy projects, to be reviewed in regional forums. 

Submitted by: Bibliotheca of Alexandrina Solidarity Union, Egypt