Mission 300 Brings Electricity to 50 Million People

In 2024, the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank launched Mission 300, a bold initiative aimed at ending energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.

With nearly 600 million people lacking power at the program's start, the goal is to provide electricity access to 300 million people by 2030.

By June 2026, the mission reached a significant milestone, connecting 50 million people across 40 countries to electricity.

The strategy is comprehensive, focusing on traditional grid infrastructure alongside innovative off-grid solutions like solar systems.

Countries like Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria have already made massive strides through policy reforms and increased investment.

With over $26 billion in total financing commitments, Mission 300 is proving that by aligning governments and private investors toward a single, measurable goal, it is possible to transform energy access into a foundation for a brighter, more sustainable future for Africa.