The truth is simple: Africa cannot wait forever. While Germany, the USA, OECD countries, and Asia built their nuclear power plants by implementing rather than over-debating, Africa risks being left behind.
Prof. Lisa Marshall is not only the President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) but also Chair of the OECD-NEA Working Group on Building STEM Professionals — a role dedicated to shaping the next generation of nuclear leaders.
Poland’s energy story is both fascinating and instructive. From achieving independence with coal in the 1960s to navigating stalled nuclear ambitions in the 1990s, and now stepping into a new nuclear renaissance — the Polish experience offers key lessons for Africa and the world.
Africa is drowning in Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) on energy, yet the lights are still off in many homes. MOUs alone don’t generate electricity — power plants do.
Just like a car needs fuel, maintenance, and a skilled driver — a nuclear reactor requires the same balance of energy, control, and safety.
We hope that entrepreneurs and everyone considering entrepreneurship as a viable career option find these stories valuable to where ever they may be on their own personal journeys.
