Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering economies, delivering essential services, and spurring job creation for Africa’s growing population. With nearly 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa living without access to electricity, Mission 300 is an ambitious initiative to connect 300 million people to electricity in the region by 2030. Since its launch, the World Bank Group has connected 31 million people in Africa to electricity.
Led by the World Bank Group (WBG) and the , Mission 300 is a unique initiative that brings together African governments, the private sector, and development partners to deliver affordable power, expand electricity access, boost utility efficiency, attract private investment and improve regional energy integration that drives economic transformation. To accelerate energy access through Mission 300, the WBG will connect 250 million people to electricity and the AfDB another 50 million by 2030.
