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Mission 300

CURRENT INITIATIVE

Overview

Access to electricity is essential for development. Yet nearly 600 million Africans ― about half of the continent’s population ― lack this essential resource, accounting for 83% of the global electricity access deficit.

To close this gap and help communities all over Africa build better lives, the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group, together with partners, have embarked on a mission to expand electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

This ambitious initiative, Mission 300, will combine increased infrastructure investments with comprehensive policy reforms across the entire electricity supply chain.

Why It Matters

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    people could be connected to electricity by 2030 through this initiative

The Impact of Electricity

Mission 300 will help:

  • People. Electricity can transform everyday life across Africa, especially in isolated and vulnerable communities.
  • Economies. Reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy creates jobs, raises incomes, and strengthens economic growth.
  • Climate. Renewable energy reduces dependence on polluting fuels, advancing climate and health goals while meeting energy needs.

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.

Country Compacts

Over 20 African countries have presented their National Energy Compacts ― setting targets and identifying policy measures needed to transform the energy sector.

Explore the compacts

Learn More About Mission 300

  • What’s Different About Mission 300?
    Mission 300 aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 through African leadership, increased funding, and accelerated partnerships.
  • How Everyone Can Get on Board With Mission 300
    Mission 300, a bold initiative led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank, aims to bring sustainable electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030 through African leadership, low-cost financing, and an unprecedented level of global collaboration.
  • Powering Africa's Future by 2030
    At the Mission 300 African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, African leaders, in partnership with global organizations, will come together to drive momentum toward the goal of powering 300 million people by 2030.
  • Mission 300: We’ve Built the Boat. Now, Let’s Row Quickly.
    Mission 300, a groundbreaking partnership led by the World Bank, AfDB, and global allies, has already connected 30 million Africans to electricity and is accelerating efforts to reach 300 million by 2030.
  • Lighting the Path for Mission 300
    Zambia is emerging as a frontrunner in Mission 300, rapidly expanding solar and mini-grid projects, modernizing energy policies, and lighting the path toward universal electricity access by 2030.
  • Mission 300: Measuring Progress and Opportunities
    The World Bank’s new Mission 300 Progress Portal shows accelerating progress toward connecting 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030 through collective action.

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