Power purchase agreements (PPAs) and related contracts are the backbone of electricity markets in most emerging economies — yet too often, the terms stay hidden from public view.

For countries aiming to scale clean energy, transparency isn’t just good governance; it’s essential for attracting investment, lowering costs, and ensuring fair deals that won’t saddle citizens with unsustainable debt. But how transparent are countries today — and how can we do better?

In this Coffee Break Briefing on 5/21/2025, Mohamed Badissy hosted a conversation with Rushaiya Ibrahim-Tanko and Hamna Tariq on what’s new from the Hub’s PPA Watch, including updated country-specific PPA transparency scores, global and regional transparency maps, and what reforms are gaining momentum globally.