Beginner2h 30mEN
Introduction to Electric Mobility Policy in West Africa
A plain-language introduction for civil servants, transport planners and curious citizens. Understand why West African cities are looking at electric two-wheelers, buses and cars, read the policy signals coming from Ghana's Drive Electric initiative and ECOWAS, and see what it takes to move from pilot to rollout.
Facilitated by Dr. Efua Sarpong
What you’ll learn
- Explain why transport emissions and fuel-import costs make electric mobility attractive in West Africa.
- Describe the main vehicle segments — two- and three-wheelers, buses and cars — and where each fits first.
- Summarise the key policy signals from Ghana's Drive Electric initiative and ECOWAS-level frameworks.
- Identify the practical barriers — charging, grid capacity and financing — that a rollout must solve.
Syllabus
3 modules · 6 lessons · 1 free preview
- 1
The Case for Electric Mobility
- Transport and Emissions in West AfricaFree preview20 min
- What Is Electric Mobility?20 min
- 2
The Policy Landscape
- Ghana's Drive Electric and National Policy Signals20 min
- Regional Frameworks: ECOWAS and Beyond20 min
- 3
Making It Work
- Charging Infrastructure and the Grid25 min
- Barriers, Financing and Next Steps25 min
Certificate of completion
Finish every lesson and pass the assessments to earn a verifiable Groupeania certificate, shareable and downloadable as a PDF.
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