Why it Matters
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people in Sub-Saharan Africa live without access to electricity
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of the world’s unelectrified population
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people could be connected to electricity by 2030 through this initiative
What Will It Take?
To succeed, Mission 300 needs partners from diverse sectors — governments, philanthropies, the private sector, and multilaterals — to come together in ways that allow us to work quickly and differently than ever before.
This is why the World Bank Group and African Development Bank have joined forces with and partners like The Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL), to mobilize resources and align efforts in support of powering Africa.
Together, we can make a historic change in global energy access that will transform Africa.
Learn more about how Nigeria is investing in innovative solutions to accelerate their renewable energy transition and provide a roadmap for the rest of the continent.
Impact Stories
- The Energy for Growth Hub is developing a 10-year initiative to back African-based research that adds to the evidence around energy planning.
- Africa can become a global climate leader by harnessing its natural resources, green energy, and innovative workforce, but this requires shifting the global perspective from viewing it as a victim to recognizing it as a key partner in climate action.
Recent News
- Sep 20 2024GEAPP, Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL Advance World Bank & AfDB Mission to Electrify 300 Million in Africa
- Aug 07 2024Rockefeller Foundation Green Power Gap: 8,700 Terawatt-Hours of Clean Energy Needed in 72 Countries
- Jun 21 2024Statement From Ashvin Dayal, Senior Vice President of Power & Climate at The Rockefeller Foundation, on Urgent Need To Accelerate Energy Transitions in Emerging and Developing Economies