January 10
Burundi: World Bank Provides Continued Support for Energy Access in Burundi
Although Burundi's economic growth is steadily improving, efforts risks stalling due to lack of access to electricity which affects households,industries, and commercial premises.… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Benin: Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth - World Bank Report
While high growth over the past decade has helped Benin reduce poverty, the country's development gains are threatened by the impact of climate shocks, according to the new Country… Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: World Bank's U.S.$1 Billion Loan to Help Tackle Power Crisis
The World Bank Board supports the Government of South Africa's efforts to promote long-term energy security and a low carbon transition with a $1 billion Development Policy Loan… Read more »
January 31, 2023
West Africa: Accelerating Access to Renewable Energy in West Africa
Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, and Togo Kick Off Activities to Increase Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Capacity Read more »
December 20, 2022
West Africa: World Bank Approves $311 Million to Increase Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Capacity in West Africa
Existing and prospective electricity customers in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo will benefit from the new Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE)… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: African Development Bank, World Bank to Jointly Launch Electricity Regulatory Index Reports for Africa and the World
The African Development Bank and the World Bank joined forces to launch parallel reports, respectively capturing the state of power sector regulation in Africa, and more broadly… Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: World Bank Approves $497 Million in Financing to Lower South Africa's Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Support a Just Transition
The World Bank Group Board of Executive Directors approved South Africa's request for a $497 million project to decommission and repurpose the Komati coal-fired power plant using… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Benin: U.S.$150 Million to Strengthen Potential for Strong and Inclusive Growth
The World Bank today approved $150 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing* to help the Government of Benin empower women and girls, expand access to… Read more »