4 August 2026: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of US$1 million to Togo to support victims of the humanitarian crisis affecting the Savanes Region in the north of the country.

Since 2022, the deteriorating security situation in the Central Sahel has led to increasing population movements towards the Gulf of Guinea countries. In Togo, the Savanes Region is now hosting more than 55,000 refugees and nearly 16,000 internally displaced persons, while host communities are facing growing pressure on social services, economic resources and basic infrastructure. More than 1.9 million people are directly or indirectly affected by the consequences of this crisis.

The project will be implemented over a 12-month period by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in partnership with the Togolese authorities. The project seeks to respond to the humanitarian emergency in the Savanes Region, while strengthening the resilience of displaced populations and host communities.

The funding will provide rapid and inclusive emergency assistance to approximately 7,000 vulnerable people, including refugees and members of host communities. The project will support the registration and documentation of 5,000 new arrivals, enabling them to access essential services and protection. It will also provide 1,000 households with shelter rehabilitation kits and essential household items.

“In the face of the growing scale of forced displacement in northern Togo, this intervention will help address urgent humanitarian needs while strengthening the resilience of affected communities. The African Development Bank remains committed to supporting the Government of Togo in protecting the most vulnerable populations and preserving social cohesion in this strategic region of the country,” said Pascal Yembiline, the African Development Bank's Country Manager for Togo.

The intervention will pay particular attention to women and girls, who are among the groups most severely affected by forced displacement. The project includes activities to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, as well as initiatives to strengthen women's economic empowerment through the creation and reinforcement of women's cooperatives.

“This operation is part of the African Development Bank Group's efforts to address fragility, build resilience and support stability in the Gulf of Guinea countries affected by the spillover effects of regional crises,” said Martha Phiri, Director of the Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development Department.

“Beyond emergency assistance, this operation will help strengthen the long-term resilience of affected populations and host communities, while supporting the efforts of the Togolese authorities to manage the growing influx of refugees and internally displaced persons,” Phiri said.

3 August 2026: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a grant of $18.8 million to the Government of Ghana for the implementation of the Regional West Africa Resilient Rice Value Chains (REWARD) Project.

The project aims to boost domestic rice production, strengthen food security, and create jobs across the agricultural value chain. It will support efforts to increase rice productivity, improve market systems, and reduce Ghana’s dependence on rice imports, while enhancing the competitiveness of locally produced rice.

Agriculture remains central to Ghana’s economy, supporting livelihoods and contributing significantly to food security. However, domestic rice production has not kept pace with rising demand, leaving the country to rely on imports and exposed to global price volatility.

The REWARD project seeks to address these challenges through investments in climate-resilient rice production systems, improved access to quality inputs and mechanization, and enhanced irrigation and land development in key production areas.

The initiative will also support the modernisation of rice processing facilities, strengthen market linkages, and promote greater private sector participation across the rice value chain.

Implementation will focus on selected districts within Ghana’s Northern Savannah Ecological Zone, an area with significant agricultural potential where productivity remains constrained by climate risks, inadequate infrastructure, and weak market integration.

“This project will help strengthen Ghana’s rice value chain by increasing productivity, improving market access, and supporting agribusiness development,” said Halima Hashi Country Manager, Ghana Country Office, African Development Bank Group. "By investing in climate-resilient agriculture, the initiative will contribute to food security, job creation, and more inclusive economic growth.”

The REWARD project aligns with Ghana’s national development priorities, including its agricultural transformation and food security agenda under the Feed Ghana Programme. It also supports the African Development Bank’s strategic priorities of climate-resilient agriculture, private sector development, and inclusive growth, while contributing to broader regional efforts to strengthen food systems and resilience across West Africa.

29 July 2026: The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $2 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to support the development of two renewable power mini-grids in Ethiopia under the Distributed Renewable Energy and Agriculture Modalities (DREAM) programme.

Approved on 17 July, this financing forms part of the $8 million programmatic financing envelope for DREAM approved in May 2024. It will support the Lelicho and Murche mini-grid sub-projects, developed by RVE.SOL ETH Energy Generation Solutions PLC, and will contribute up to 50% of mini-grid project capital expenditure.

DREAM is a first-of-its-kind programme that addresses the water-energy-food nexus by unlocking a commercially viable rural electrification model that combines renewable energy mini-grids with productive-use agricultural demand. Through its innovative ABC model—Anchor loads, Business demand and Community connections—the programme improves project economics, strengthens revenue certainty, and creates a scalable pathway for private-sector investment in underserved rural markets.

“Water, energy and food security are deeply interconnected and fundamental to Ethiopia’s sustainable development,” said Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Ethiopia’s Minister of Water and Energy. “Through DREAM, Ethiopia is pioneering an integrated approach that combines renewable energy access with irrigation and agricultural productivity. We are pleased to partner with the African Development Bank and other stakeholders to advance this innovative initiative and ensure the DREAM becomes a reality.”

“DREAM demonstrates how innovative partnerships and catalytic concessional finance can unlock private-sector investment in underserved markets,” said Daniel Schroth, Director for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at the African Development Bank. He described the project as a scalable model that combines energy access, agricultural productivity and climate resilience, ensuring that energy access serves as a driver of jobs, livelihoods and inclusive economic growth.

Carol Koech, Vice President for Africa at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, said: “DREAM is the kind of integrated solution needed to accelerate sustainable rural development. When renewable energy is paired with irrigation, market access and financial tools, it powers opportunity, strengthens livelihoods and helps infrastructure become economically viable for rural communities. We are pleased to partner with AfDB and the Government of Ethiopia to help demonstrate a model that can be scaled across the continent.”

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About SEFA: The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa is a multi-donor special fund providing catalytic finance to unlock private sector investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. SEFA offers technical assistance and concessional finance instruments to remove market barriers, build a more robust pipeline of projects and improve the risk-return profile of individual investments. Its overarching goal is to contribute to universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all in Africa, in line with Mission 300 and Sustainable Development Goal 7.

27 July 2026: The Green Mobility Financing Facility for Africa (GMFA), an African Development Bank-led initiative, is set to scale up its operations following a $13.46 million funding approval from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) on 18 June 2026. GMFA catalyses private investment in green mobility systems through blended finance and credit enhancement instruments, including concessional debt and senior debt, complemented by technical assistance. The newly approved package combines a $12.46 million concessional loan with a $1 million technical assistance grant to support the development of efficient, low-emission public transport systems and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across Africa.

Africa's urban population is expected to double by 2050, increasing demand for public transport and last-mile mobility solutions while intensifying challenges related to air pollution, congestion and climate change. Yet investment in electric mobility remains fragmented and largely confined to pilot initiatives, hindered by high upfront costs, perceived technology risks, limited access to long-term financing and insufficient market readiness.

The newly approved GEF funding will support the operationalisation of the facility and help unlock larger pools of public and private capital for sustainable transport investments. The facility will support a range of green mobility technologies, including electric buses, electric two- and three-wheelers, renewable-energy-powered charging infrastructure, battery swapping stations and electric vehicle manufacturing.

The African Development Bank unveiled the Green Mobility Financing Facility for Africa during the 2026 Global Environment Facility Integrated Programs Forum, held in Nairobi in mid-April, showcasing it as a practical example of how blended finance can help unlock private sector investment for climate action. “Rapid urbanisation will double Africa’s urban population by 2050, increasing demand for public transport and climate pressures,” African Development Bank Group Climate Finance Expert Komal Hassamal said during the Forum.

“E-mobility remains fragmented and pilot-based, constrained by high upfront costs, risk perceptions and limited long-term financing. What is needed is structured blended finance to scale private investment, alongside policy and market readiness support from the GEF and partners.”

Building on the GEF's catalytic support, the African Development Bank is mobilising additional resources from its own financing windows and development partners to make an investment of at least $169 scale investment in sustainable transport solutions across Africa. The programme is also being supported through partnerships with several international climate and development finance mechanisms, including KOAFEC, the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, and the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance . These resources will help strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks, prepare projects, develop business models and build the pipeline required for future investments.

23 July 2026: Ghana is on track to complete 13 of 16 priority reforms under its National Energy Compact, building momentum to mobilise a US$4.4 billion energy investment pipeline and expand electricity access from 89.1% today to 99% by 2030.

A two-day Compact Implementation Support Workshop brought together more than 70 representatives of government, development finance institutions, the private sector and civil society in Accra on 22-23 July to review progress and agree on actions to accelerate delivery of Ghana's National Energy Compact under Mission 300.

Led by the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group, Mission 300 aims to connect an additional 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030.

The workshop was facilitated by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and supported by the African Development Bank's Africa Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program (AESTAP). Participants validated a Ghana-owned roadmap to accelerate reforms, mobilise investment and expand electricity access.

During its first year of implementation, Ghana has completed eight mini-grids with 35 more under construction and continues to expand regional electricity trade through the West African Power Pool. The country has also completed around 60% of Compact actions and remains on track to deliver 13 of its 16 priority reforms. The remaining reforms face administrative and financing-related delays, including parliamentary approvals, budget allocations and procurement processes, which the Government has committed to address.

Ghana’s electrification pathway combines grid intensification, mini-grid deployment, solar home systems, distributed renewable energy and targeted last-mile electrification investments across underserved communities.

Participants reviewed a US$4.4 billion pipeline of energy investments, of which US$2.6 billion is expected from the private sector. The pipeline includes the Last-Mile Rural Electrification Programme, regional interconnections with Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso, major transmission upgrades, utility-scale solar development, mini-grids, and distributed renewable energy and clean cooking initiatives.

“To achieve our energy targets, we as a government are pursuing public-private partnership financing models.The National Compact has an investment pipeline of US$4.4 billion, including US$2.6 billion expected from the private sector,” said Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition. “The Government remains fully committed to removing administrative bottlenecks, strengthening coordination and working with all partners to translate the commitments in the National Energy Compact into projects that deliver tangible results to our citizens.”

“Ghana has demonstrated strong leadership in implementing its National Energy Compact. Progress during the first year has been very encouraging,” said Wale Shonibare, Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulations at the African Development Bank Group. “This workshop is focused on ensuring that reforms translate into investment, projects and electricity connections for the people of Ghana. The African Development Bank remains committed to working with the Government and its partners to accelerate implementation of the Compact under Mission 300.”

The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition will continue engagement on counterpart funding and parliamentary approvals. The Energy Sector Working Group has been reconstituted under revised terms of reference and implementing agencies have committed to regular reporting to the Compact Delivery and Monitoring Unit. Development partners, civil society organisations and private sector representatives reaffirmed their support for implementation.

The Ghana Compact Implementation Support Document will now be finalised with stakeholder input; priority actions will be assigned to responsible institutions with timelines and escalation procedures. The project pipeline will be refined for investor engagement, and technical assistance priorities will be incorporated into the Mission 300 support programme.

16 July 2026: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (the Bank Group) has approved, on 15 July, a financing package of up to $110 million to support the development of the 300 MW Aysha Wind Project, Ethiopia’s first wind-based Independent Power Producer (IPP) and, once completed, the country’s largest wind power plant.

The project’s estimated cost is $508 million. The Bank Group is providing a loan package that includes up to $80 million from the ADB window, $20 million from the Clean Technology Fund and $10 million from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa. The Bank will also help mobilise an additional debt package of $381.1 million from other development finance institutions.

Developed, owned and operated by AMEA Power, the project entails the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a 300 MW greenfield wind farm near Aysha in Ethiopia’s Somali Region. It will also support construction of a 5-kilometre transmission line and upgrades to the existing Aysha II substation. Under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement, Ethiopian Electric Power will be the sole off-taker and will take ownership of the completed transmission line.

The plant is expected to generate approximately 1,189 Gigawatt hours of clean electricity annually, contributing significantly to Ethiopia’s power supply and supporting the achievement of national universal electricity access through clean, reliable, and affordable electricity. The project will also bolster Ethiopia’s energy security by diversifying its generation mix, which is currently 96% dependent on hydropower. This will increase the power system’s resilience against climate-related hydrological variability and make it more reliable overall.

Wale Shonibare, the Bank Group’s Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulations Department, described the project approval as a watershed moment for Ethiopia’s power sector.

“Aysha shows what is possible when governments, development partners and private sponsors work together to solve bankability challenges head-on,” Shonibare said.

“As co-mandated lead arranger alongside International Finance Corporation, we have structured a first-of-its-kind financing package for Ethiopia which combines long-tenor senior debt, concessional finance and pioneering risk mitigation mechanisms creating a replicable template for future power sector investments.”

The plant is expected to deliver substantial climate benefits, averting approximately 1.39 million tons of CO₂ emissions over the 25-year agreement period. It will also create up to 1,525 direct jobs during the construction period and 30 permanent operations jobs alongside an estimated 35,645 indirect supply chain and related jobs arising mainly from the GDP growth generated by the country’s additional electricity capacity.

The project directly supports Ethiopia’s National Electrification Program and the country’s goal of achieving universal electricity access by 2030, as well as its Nationally Determined Contribution and long-term net-zero ambitions, by accelerating private sector-led investment in renewable energy. It also fully aligns with the Mission 300 target of providing electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030.

14 July 2026: Kenya is accelerating efforts to achieve universal energy access by 2030 under its Mission 300 National Energy Compact, which aims to increase electricity access from 75% to 100%, achieve universal access to clean cooking, increase renewable energy capacity from 2.627 MW to 5.952 MW, develop an additional 8,000 km of transmission lines, and mobilise greater private sector investment across the energy sector.

To this end, on 8-9 July 2026, the Government of Kenya, the African Development Bank Group (the Bank Group) convened a two-day Compact Implementation Support Workshop, facilitated by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), marking a significant step in translating Kenya’s Mission 300 National Energy Compact into coordinated, measurable delivery.

Mission 300, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group, with the Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, aims to connect an additional 300 million people to electricity across Africa by 2030. National Energy Compacts and Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMU) anchor delivery of the initiative at country level.

The workshop brought together Kenya's CDMU and responsible government institutions, development partners and private sector representatives to review reform actions, implementation bottlenecks, financing needs, monitoring arrangements and technical assistance requirements. Participants also reviewed Kenya’s evolving project pipeline and agreed foundations of the country's 12-month workplan.

Supported by the Bank Group’s Africa Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program, the workshop focused on developing Kenya’s Compact Implementation Support Document (CISD) – a country-owned implementation tool that translates compact commitments into priority reforms, clear institutional responsibilities, technical-assistance and financing needs, monitoring arrangements, risk-mitigation measures and a sequenced 12-month implementation workplan.

Isaac Kiva, Secretary for Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya, said:

“Kenya has made significant strides in expanding energy access and through the National Energy Compact we have outlined our commitment towards universal access. Through the Compact Implementation Support Document, we have outlined a sequenced roadmap of reforms, investments, coordination arrangements and monitoring that will translate our National Energy Compact into an implementable plan owned by the Compact Delivery Secretariat that will oversee its operationalisation.”

“The success of Mission 300 will be measured not only by the commitments we make, but by the results we deliver,” said Wale Shonibare, Bank Group Director for Energy Financial Solutions. “This workshop marks an important step in translating Kenya's National Energy Compact into a practical implementation roadmap with clear priorities, responsibilities and partnerships. The African Development Bank is proud to support this process and will continue working with the Government of Kenya and our partners to accelerate reforms, unlock investment and deliver sustainable energy access.”

The workshop also highlighted progress achieved since Kenya launched the Compact in 2025. Key milestones include the launch of transaction advisory services for major hydropower and transmission projects, technical assistance for competitive solar and wind energy auctions and the establishment of Kenya's Country Platform – a national initiative turning development priorities into investable projects – with a dedicated technical team to accelerate implementation.

A key outcome of the workshop included 10 priority reform actions across a range of areas which were identified as the most catalytic measures to accelerate implementation of Kenya's National Energy Compact. These reforms are designed to unlock investment, strengthen the enabling policy and regulatory environment, and fast-track progress towards universal energy access.

The Kenya workshop is the first in a planned series of Mission 300 national workshops that will also take place in Sierra Leone, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Botswana.

13 July 2026: The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a financing package of up to $66 million for the first phase of the 500-megawatt Dandara solar project and a 100MWh battery energy storage system in Qena Governorate, southern Egypt.

The package will support the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a photovoltaic power plant with an integrated battery energy storage system. The Bank Group’s financing comprises $46 million from its ordinary resources and $20 million in concessional funding from the Climate Investment Funds’ Clean Technology Fund (CTF), with additional debt to be mobilised from a consortium of development finance institutions. The total project cost is estimated at more than $290 million.

The Aluminium Company of Egypt (EgyptAlum) will be the sole off-taker under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), supported by a wheeling agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). EgyptAlum is a highly profitable, blue-chip public enterprise listed on the Egyptian Stock Exchange since 1997 and is one of Africa’s largest aluminium producers.

The project is expected to be fully operational at the beginning of 2028 and to generate an estimated 1,373 gigawatt-hours of clean, reliable and cost-effective electricity each year.

The battery energy storage system will supply renewable power during peak evening demand while mitigating the variability of solar generation. The project is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by approximately half a million tonnes and create about 2,500 jobs during construction and 23 permanent roles during operation, with a special focus on women and youth employment.

“The project depicts industrial decarbonization at best. It will enable EgyptAlum to safeguard its European aluminum market share while protecting more than 6,000 Egyptian jobs amid the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism which took effect in January 2026,” said Dr Kevin Kariuki, African Development Bank Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate, and Green Growth. He further noted that the project will reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by about 12.5 million tonnes over its life.

The project is aligned with the Bank Group’s Ten-Year Strategy 2024-2033, its Four Cardinal Points strategic vision, and its Country Strategy Paper for Egypt, which aims to increase and sustain access to sustainable energy sources across Africa by catalysing the mobilisation of commercial capital in the power sector.

“As the largest private corporate PPA in Egypt and the region, Dandara will establish an important benchmark for future private investment in industrial decarbonisation and in commercial and industrial renewable energy,” said Wale Shonibare, Director of Energy Financial Solutions, Policy, and Regulation at the African Development Bank.

9 July 2026: Mali’s National Transitional Council (CNT) unanimously adopted a bill authorising the ratification of loan agreements signed on 25 February 2026 between the African Development Bank Group and the Malian government for the partial financing of the Bamako North 225 kV Loop Project. The project, with a total estimated cost of $190 million, aims to strengthen the security and reliability of electricity supply in the capital, Bamako, and surrounding areas.

The adoption of the bill paves the way for implementation of the project, which will modernise Bamako’s electricity transmission and distribution network, connect 10,000 new households and small businesses to the grid, and improve the quality of supply for around 40 industrial units.

The African Development Fund, the concessional lending window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a loan of $35.27 million for the project, while the Transition Support Facility is providing a loan of $18.99 million. The Climate Investment Funds has granted a $5 million loan and a $6.8 million grant, complemented by a $2.2 million grant from the Green Climate Fund. Together, these resources amount to $68.26 million, or 36.13 percent of the project’s total cost. Co-financing is being provided by the West African Development Bank (27.36 percent), the Islamic Development Bank (32.91 percent) and the Malian government (3.6 percent).

The project addresses major challenges in Mali’s electricity subsector. In 2023, the national electricity access rate was estimated at 55.8 percent, including 86.6 percent in urban areas and 30.4 percent in rural areas. Demand is increasing by about 10 percent annually, while generation capacity remains insufficient and continues to rely heavily on thermal power. The sector also contends with high network losses, dependence on fuel imports, and financial pressures requiring state subsidies.

Specifically, the project provides for the construction of a 225 kV high-voltage power line between the Kodialani and Dialakorobougou substations, the creation of two new substations at Safo and Kénié, and the extension of three existing substations at Kodialani, Kambila and Dialakorobougou. It also includes medium- and low-voltage lines to improve electricity distribution and serve new neighbourhoods in Bamako.

In the long term, these investments will facilitate the transmission of electricity from future supply sources, including the Guinea-Mali interconnection, the Manantali 2 line and the solar power plants planned at Kambila and Safo. They will help expand access to more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy, while supporting economic activities, particularly agricultural value chains and jobs for young people and women.The official launch of activities is planned for the third quarter of 2026 and once implemented, the project is expected to secure Bamako’s electricity supply, improve service quality for households and businesses, and support the transition to a more resilient energy system.

2 July 2026: The World Bank Board of Directors today approved $265 million to support the Ifahsa Pumped Hydropower Storage Project in Morocco, a major clean energy infrastructure investment in northern Morocco and one of the most significant of its kind on the African continent.

The project will strengthen the reliability and resilience of Morocco’s electricity system by providing flexible storage capacity to support the integration of higher levels of renewable energy generation and will provide Moroccan electricity consumers – including households and businesses – with a more reliable, cleaner supply of electricity.

Located near Chefchaouen, the project will serve as a giant rechargeable battery for the national electricity grid. During periods of high renewable energy production — when the sun is shining, or the wind is blowing — the facility can pump water to an upper reservoir. That water is then released through turbines to generate electricity precisely when it is needed most.

The initiative will create real economic opportunities for Moroccan communities. During construction, the project is expected to generate around 820 direct jobs annually, while the renewable energy capacity it enables will create additional employment opportunities across the energy sector and beyond. Moroccan businesses will also benefit from access to cleaner electricity, strengthening their position in international markets that increasingly demand low-carbon supply chains.

The 300-megawatt facility will enable Morocco to integrate at least 1 gigawatt of additional solar and wind energy into its national grid, helping unlock around $1 billion in private investment. In doing so, it will replace approximately 3 terawatt-hours of electricity currently generated from fossil fuels each year — avoiding an estimated 1.7 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

The World Bank's contribution combines financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), concessional financing from the Clean Technology Fund, and a grant from the Livable Planet Fund. The project is co-financed by the African Development Bank and implemented by the Office National de l'Électricité et de l'Eau potable (ONEE). Together, the co-financing by the two multilateral development banks demonstrates how international partnerships can mobilize funding for large-scale clean energy investments and accelerate the transition to a more resilient, low-carbon energy future.

1 July 2026: The Mulembwe hydroelectric power plant in Burundi, officially inaugurated by Prime Minister of Burundi Nestot Ntahontuye, on 16 June, marks a new milestone in national efforts to strengthen electricity production in Burundi.

The inauguration of the Mulembwe hydroelectric power plant (17 MW), following that of the Jiji power plant (32.5 MW) in June 2025, marks the completion of a major program aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency and promoting economic development in Burundi. These facilities were designed to meet the country’s growing energy needs while promoting sustainable economic growth.

Located in Burunga Province, in the country’s southwest, these power plants mark a significant milestone in the country’s energy development, with a combined generating capacity of 49.5 megawatts. Together, the two plants will have an annual output of 239 gigawatt-hours and will supply power to 7,000 businesses and 1,700 industrial facilities across the country, as well as 15,000 households in the project area.

The additional energy produced will promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and will also support investment, job creation, and economic growth.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to all partners who contributed to the project’s completion and reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing similar initiatives to ensure a sustainable energy future.

“The Jiji and Mulembwe dams represent a major milestone in Burundi’s journey toward emergence. Electricity is a key driver of our country’s industrial development, mining sector, and future railway infrastructure,” said Prime Minister Nestor Ntahontuye.

The construction of the Jiji and Mulembwe power plants is the result of close collaboration between the Government of Burundi and its development partners, notably the African Development Bank Group, the European Investment Bank, the European Union and the World Bank Group.

The sites have already created hundreds of local jobs and will continue to generate employment opportunities in the energy sector. The availability of clean energy will certainly open the door to potential private investment opportunities.

Mouna Diawara, the African Development Bank Group’s Country Manager for Burundi, said: “The inauguration of Jiji and Mulembwe marks a transformative moment for Burundi’s energy future. This project is one of the country’s most important energy investments: one that will help nearly double national generation capacity, expand access to affordable renewable power, and create the foundation for private-sector growth, jobs and economic diversification. Today’s achievement reflects the power of partnership, bringing together the Government of Burundi and development partners to deliver a transformative infrastructure that will power opportunity for generations to come.”

European Investment Bank Vice President, Marko Primorac, stressed that: “Clean energy is among EIB Global’s top investment priorities, reflecting Europe’s commitment to delivering cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable energy to hundreds of millions of people in Africa. The commissioning of the Mulembwe hydropower plant, following that of Jiji, illustrates the tangible impact of these investments on the ground.”

The European Union Ambassador to Burundi, Elisabetta Pietrobon, reiterated: “Jiji-Mulembwe is a model project that almost fully aligns with the priorities we have set under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy, by facilitating access to clean, renewable, and affordable energy. We are particularly pleased with the significant role played by European companies and expertise, from the initial feasibility studies through to the commissioning of the infrastructure.”

The World Bank Group Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Ndiamé Diop, said: “The commissioning of the Mulembwe hydroelectric power plant marks a major step forward in providing households, businesses, and public services with access to reliable electricity, which is essential for creating jobs and stimulating economic activity. The World Bank Group is proud to support this effort alongside the Government of Burundi, REGIDESO, and all partners. This project is fully aligned with Mission 300, an ambitious regional initiative aimed at connecting 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030, whose priorities Burundi has adopted through its National Energy Compact.”

• Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia have delivered the highest number of new electricity connections under the Mission 300 initiative.
• The programme has connected more than 50 million people across 40 African countries since July 2023.

29 June 2026: Tanzania, Nigeria, and Ethiopia have emerged as the leading beneficiaries of the World Bank-backed Mission 300 initiative, having connected more than 50 million people to electricity across Africa in less than 3 years.

The findings appear in the latest Mission 300 Progress Report, which tracks electricity connections delivered through World Bank Group-financed projects between July 1, 2023, and April 30, 2026.

The report shows that 85 electricity access projects have delivered new connections across 40 African countries, supplying power to households, businesses, schools and healthcare facilities.

Mission 300 aims to provide electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030 through support from the World Bank Group and other development partners.

Tanzania recorded the highest number of new electricity connections, providing power to 7.5 million people. The country achieved the milestone through its Rural Electrification Expansion Programme, which connected five million people, and the Tanzania Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation Programme, which added another 2.5 million beneficiaries.

Ethiopia ranked second after connecting about 4.67 million people through four electricity access projects. The Ethiopia Electrification Programme accounted for 3.4 million new connections, while the Electricity Network Reinforcement and Expansion Project connected 1.1 million people. The Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia Project added another 165,000 beneficiaries.

Nigeria ranked third by connecting approximately 4.51 million people to electricity. The Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project accounted for 3.6 million beneficiaries, while the Nigeria Electrification Project connected 619,000 people. The Distribution Sector Recovery Programme added another 292,000 connections.

The report showed that Nigeria’s renewable energy and off-grid programmes delivered most of the country’s new electricity connections, with the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up Project contributing nearly 80 per cent of the total.

Nigeria’s 4.51 million beneficiaries represent almost one in every 11 new electricity connections delivered under Mission 300 across Africa.

Côte d’Ivoire ranked fourth after connecting approximately 2.9 million people through its Electricity Transmission and Access Project and the National Electricity Digitalisation and Access Operation.

Mozambique connected about 2.67 million people, while Madagascar provided electricity access to approximately 2.65 million people.

Uganda connected 2.5 million people through its Electricity Access Scale-up Project, while Rwanda delivered nearly 2.38 million new connections across three projects.

Kenya connected about two million people through three electricity access programmes, and Malawi added approximately 1.9 million beneficiaries.

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said Mission 300 has significantly accelerated the pace of electrification across participating countries. He noted that Tanzania increased its annual electrification rate fivefold under the initiative through stronger financing and policy reforms.

Banga added that Ethiopia expanded electricity access by making grid connections more affordable through targeted reforms. He said the programme is helping countries accelerate electricity access while creating long-term platforms for sustainable development.

According to him, electricity drives economic growth by supporting businesses, healthcare, education and employment opportunities.

Despite the progress, the report estimated that nearly 600 million Africans still lack access to electricity, making the continent home to the world’s largest electricity access deficit.

The report also identified eight countries that have yet to record a single electricity connection under Mission 300-supported World Bank operations. They include Angola, Cabo Verde, the Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, South Sudan and Sudan.

According to the report, projects in those countries remain in the preparation phase, have not commenced implementation or have yet to produce measurable electricity access outcomes.

Beyond country-specific projects, regional programmes also expanded electricity access.

Projects backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) connected about 6.4 million people across West and Central Africa.

The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project added 227,000 new beneficiaries, while the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project connected another 255,000 people.

In Eastern and Southern Africa, the Regional Infrastructure Finance Facility delivered 2.6 million connections, while the Regional Energy Access Financing Platform added one million beneficiaries.

The report concluded that Mission 300 has made significant progress towards expanding electricity access across Africa but stressed that governments and development partners must accelerate implementation to close the continent’s remaining electricity access gap before 2030.

29 June 2026: The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) held its General Meeting on 25 June 2026, where Mrs Maud Watelet (Adjuva Partners) was re-elected as President of ARE. Four Board Members were also elected: Mrs Ayu Abdullah (COMET), Mrs Maud Watelet (Adjuva Partners), Mr Pierre Bucaille (MyJouleBox), and Mr Stephane Tromilin (Schneider Electric).

ARE also extends its gratitude to outgoing Board Member Gillian-Alexandre Huart (ENGIE Energy Access) for his valuable contributions to the organisation’s mission.

Mrs Maud Watelet, the re-elected President, serves as Founder and Managing Director of Adjuva Partners, an advisory firm specialising in investment strategy, due diligence and valuation. Previously, she served as Senior Investment Officer at EDFI MC – ElectriFI, where she originated, structured and managed investments in the energy access sector, principally across Sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia. Prior to this, she worked as an investment advisor for family offices and as Executive Director of Korys Capital, an alternative fund investing in renewable energy and cleantech companies. She also serves as a Board Member for DRE companies and venture capital funds.

On her re-election, Ms Maud Watelet commented: “I am honoured by the trust our members have placed in me for a second term. Building on the momentum of the past year, from the record-breaking EAIF 2026 in Nairobi to the launch of our expanded mandate, the Board and I are committed to delivering concrete, lasting impact. Over the next two years, we will strengthen ARE’s advocacy voice, deepen our service to members across all technologies and regions, and ensure the Association remains a powerful force for integrated renewable electrification in emerging markets.”

Continuing their mandates on the ARE Board are Mrs Camille André-Bataille (ANKA), Mr Christopher Pye (ComAp), Mrs Lynne Wesonga (Decla Capital), Mrs Hélène Demaegdt (Gaia Impact), Mrs Sandra Liz Hon (H2 Energy Sdn Bhd), and Mr Iain Munro (Ryse Energy).

In 2025, ARE’s collective voice has grown clearer and more influential — carrying the case for renewable electrification in emerging markets onto European, African and Asian stages, and into conversations that have historically been shaped by other actors. Throughout the year, ARE has continued to affirm its role as a trusted convener: bridging on-the-ground realities with high-level policy dialogue, and connecting the local to the global and back again.

Drawing on the collective expertise of ARE Members, the commitment of the ARE President, Board and Team, and the continued support of international institutions and governments, ARE is well positioned to deliver impact at greater scale and with lasting effect under its expanded mission.

ARE’s expanded mission for 2026 underscores a commitment to accelerating renewable electrification across the full energy landscape—from energy access and productive use to commercial and industrial applications, as well as modern grid and utility integration—while continuing to serve its members with a broader, future-focused vision.

On the occasion of the election of the new ARE Board, Mr David Lecoque, CEO of ARE, said: “This renewal of our dynamic Board reflects both the strength of our community and the ambition that drives ARE. With Mrs Watelet’s continued leadership and the energy of our new and returning Board Members, ARE enters this next chapter with a shared sense of purpose — and a clear mandate: to make our voice count where it matters most, while expanding the business avenues available to our Members to drive growth and impact at scale. The DRE sector is at a turning point, and we have both the talent and the determination to make our voice count where it matters most.”

29 June 2026: The Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South, a collaborative platform dedicated to helping emerging economies build secure, local mineral supply chains that drive domestic industrialization, officially handed over a landmark report to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, OON, during the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026).

The report charts a direct line from Nigeria’s clean energy ambitions to its mineral wealth. It maps national demand for solar PV, energy storage and electric vehicles. The report also assesses current supply and trade positions, identifies the gaps and sets out strategic pathways to close them.

The report’s central finding is clear: Nigeria’s endowment of lithium, copper and bauxite aligns precisely with the minerals needed to accelerate the country’s green energy transition.

Receiving the report, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake noted: “By mapping domestic demand, supply and trade patterns, this report provides mineral-specific policy pathways to leverage Nigeria’s resources for our own green industrialisation.”

The Council, hosted by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Global South Centre for Clean Transportation, in partnership with the Ministry, are committing to the next phase. This includes a mineral-to-manufacturing localization roadmap, to retain more value in-country. Greater South-South investment partnerships, to connect Nigeria with manufacturers and investors across the Global South, and to work with local stakeholders to advance green industrialization projects, will be pursued.

The handover at AFNIS 2026 closes a loop that began at AFNIS 2024. Since then, the Council, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and Core International have collaborated to deliver the report. The ceremony took place at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa in Abuja.

26 June 2026: Mozambique is taking a major step toward climate-resilient development with the launch of a 7-year rural electrification initiative that will expand access to clean energy, strengthen rural livelihoods and avoid an estimated 399,131 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions over its lifetime. The project reflects a long-term commitment by national and international partners to advance Mozambique's energy transition while helping vulnerable communities adapt to growing climate risks.

Among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, Mozambique faces increasing exposure to floods, droughts, tropical cyclones and extreme temperatures. These climate shocks disproportionately affect rural communities, which account for more than 60 percent of the population and rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture and traditional biomass for energy.

In response to these challenges, the new project funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by Enabel, the Belgian Agency for International Cooperation; FUNAE, Mozambique’s National Energy Fund which is the country’s implementation agency for off-grid and rural electrification affairs; and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the energy-focused UN-aligned organization, will impact 225,000 people (52% of which being women) through solar-powered mini-grids across rural communities while supporting the adoption of Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE) technologies that improve livelihoods and reduce climate vulnerability.

Representatives from the three organizations emphasized the importance of coordinated action and country-led implementation in achieving Mozambique’s ambitious energy, development and climate goals.

Lolade Abiola, Chief of Staff at Sustainable Energy for All said:

“By aligning renewable energy deployment with climate-resilient economic development, the project offers a scalable and country-owned model for inclusive green growth in Mozambique. Designed with long-term sustainability in mind, the project adopts a performance-based, market-driven financing approach. Mini-grid developers will co-finance a portion of capital costs, while PURE incentives will be tailored to evolving market conditions. These mechanisms are intended to de-risk early-stage investments, stimulate private sector participation, and gradually reduce dependence on concessional finance.”

Mety Gondola, CEO of FUNAE during his speech at the subsidiary agreement signing ceremony said:

“…this project is the start of the Government’s commitment to making a difference in the lives of local residents. Energy will act as a platform through which social transformation can be achieved.”

While praising the Government’s leadership and coordination efforts that enabled this initiative, Adriaan Tas, Country Director of Enabel in Mozambique said:

“What makes this project exciting is that it treats rural energy demand as a market to be built, and it asks the private sector to build it with us. Productive use of energy is where access becomes income, and where climate finance starts paying for itself in livelihoods.”

The project will support rural Mozambicans to gain increased resilience through improved food and water security, diversified livelihoods, and enhanced access to health and education services. The initiative will also support the deployment of approximately 300 to 400 climate-smart PURE solutions, helping to create more resilient and productive rural value chains.

The project will also operationalize Mozambique’s new mini-grid regulatory framework by introducing competitive procurement processes, streamlining licensing procedures and reinforcing regulatory compliance across project sites.

The project forms part of a broader government-led Country Platform that brings together public institutions, development partners, and financiers to align policies, coordinate investments, and streamline technical support. This collaborative mechanism is expected to unlock a new level of national transformation and accelerate progress toward Mozambique’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Energy Transition Strategy and off-grid electrification targets.

25 June 2026: Zambia is to invest millions of dollars of savings realised through the successful $1.36 billion debt buyback in projects to provide reliable and affordable electricity access as part of an innovative transaction backed by the African Development Bank Group.

In a pioneering approach to development finance, the government of Zambia used a $600 million loan from the African Development Bank Group coupled with its own resources to buy back the $1.36 billion sovereign Eurobond.

As part of savings which could have gone into future debt servicing, the Zambian government has committed to earmark $275 million, to be invested in the country’s energy sector, an approach that could be emulated by other African countries to unlock development financing.

Nkulukusa outlined the government's 15-year vision for the programme, framing it as a direct response to constraints that have long held Zambia back.

The operation aligns with the Four Cardinal Points of the African Development Bank Group, particularly the priorities of enhancing access to capital and building climate resilient infrastructure. It also complements broader efforts to expand access to affordable, dependable, and sustainable energy throughout the continent.

Zambia has made significant progress in implementing economic reforms and restoring macroeconomic stability. The transaction supports the country's commitment to strengthening public finances while investing in a stronger and more resilient electricity network that is critical to supporting growth in mining, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and other sectors of the economy.

The African Development Bank Group remains committed to working with Zambia and its development partners to advance innovative financing solutions that promote sustainable development and improve the lives of citizens.

25 June 2026: Eastern Africa stands to gain more affordable, reliable, and cleaner electricity as countries strengthen cross-border power trade and regional energy cooperation. To help deliver this transformation, the World Bank Group Board has approved a $1.6 billion financing package for the Regional Energy Transmission, Trade & Decarbonization program for Eastern Africa (RETRADE-EA), a 10-year initiative to accelerate regional power integration, expand energy access, and unlock economic opportunity.

RETRADE-EA will finance both infrastructure and institutional capacity development needed to enable efficient regional power trade. The program will strengthen cross-border connectivity, improve system resilience, and facilitate the integration of countries that remain outside the regional grid, including Somalia. It will also support the launch of the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) Day-Ahead Market, strengthen regional system planning and operations, improve governance and regulatory harmonization, and promote greater private sector participation, including through Independent Transmission Projects.

The first phase of the program includes the Uganda-Tanzania Interconnector Project (UTIP), supported by $250 million in concessional finance from the International Development Association for Uganda. The project will finance the construction of a new high-voltage electricity transmission line connecting Uganda to Tanzania, creating a critical connection between Uganda’s surplus clean energy resources and regional electricity markets.

The first phase of the RETRADE-EA program also includes a $10 million IDA grant and a $3.5 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) to the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) for the Regional Power Trade and Market Project (RTMP). The project will strengthen regional market coordination and institutional capacity, resulting in more than 5,000 gigawatt-hours of cross-border electricity trade annually by 2031, greater market integration between the EAPP and the South African Power Pool, and enhanced energy security and affordability for member states.

Uganda currently generates more electricity than it consumes domestically, with significant surplus hydropower going underutilized. The UTIP project addresses this directly by financing the construction of approximately 260 kilometers of 400 kilovolt double-circuit transmission line running from Wobulenzi to Masaka to Mutukula on the Uganda-Tanzania border. The new line will create a transfer capacity of 1,000 megawatts, establishing a critical physical link between Uganda and the regional grid.

By the UTIP project's target end-date of 2031, at least 452 gigawatt-hours of electricity are expected to be traded between Uganda and Tanzania annually. Across the wider Eastern Africa Power Pool, the shift from expensive, polluting thermal generation to Uganda's clean hydropower is projected to avoid 25.8 million metric tons of CO2 emissions — a meaningful contribution to regional decarbonization.

23 June 2026: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate climate finance action across emerging and developing markets through capacity building, strategic convenings and innovative financing solutions.

At a time when implementation is taking centre stage in global climate discussions, the partnership reflects a growing recognition that delivering the energy transition will require stronger institutions, deeper financial markets and greater collaboration between public and private actors.

The partnership will strengthen collaboration in key areas, including climate finance training, institutional investor engagement and stakeholder convenings, with an initial focus on countries such as Nigeria, Senegal and Ethiopia.

Together, SEforALL and GCFC will develop and deliver climate finance training programmes for financial institutions, leveraging GCFC's expertise in climate finance innovation and market intelligence alongside SEforALL's extensive country networks and implementation experience across emerging and developing economies.

The organizations will also explore opportunities to jointly convene governments, investors and development partners through high-level dialogues, roundtables and public forums to accelerate climate finance flows where demand is greatest. In addition, the partnership will explore innovative approaches to unlocking new sources of climate finance for energy transition projects.

Omar Saif, Vice President, Global Climate Finance Centre, said:

"Climate finance must move faster, reach further and become more accessible to emerging markets. Through this partnership, we will help strengthen institutions, build local capacity and create practical pathways for mobilizing investment where it can deliver the greatest impact."

Mikael Melin, Director of Partnerships & Development, SEforALL, said:

"The energy transition is not just about mobilizing more finance. It's about ensuring countries have the right partnerships and tools to turn investment into real progress for people and communities."

The MoU was signed on the sidelines of London Climate Action Week by Mikael Melin, Director of Partnerships & Development at SEforALL, and Omar Saif, Vice President of the Global Climate Finance Centre.

As London Climate Action Week places increasing emphasis on implementation, the partnership reflects a broader shift in the global climate agenda from setting targets to building the systems, institutions and financing mechanisms required to deliver them.

By combining their expertise, networks and resources, SEforALL and GCFC aim to help countries unlock greater flows of climate finance, strengthen investment ecosystems and accelerate progress towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive economies.

23 June 2026: The Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) welcomes a landmark global electrification target announced by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum, calling for electricity’s share of final energy demand to rise from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035.

This is a major policy win and one that reflects months of collective advocacy. ARE is proud to be part of the #ElectrifyNow campaign, a growing coalition of leading renewable energy advocates pushing for a dedicated global electrification target alongside renewable energy and energy efficiency goals.

Today, the COP31 Presidency answered that call. This is also a signal from governments and businesses around the world that renewable electrification, across the board, is the right path to securing cheap, abundant, reliable and homegrown energy.

For ARE, which turbocharges renewable electrification across emerging countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America & The Caribbean, this announcement validates both the urgency and the opportunity of powering people and businesses. Over 666 million people remain without electricity today, and 18 of the 20 countries with the largest electricity access deficits are in sub-Saharan Africa. Businesses across emerging markets are held back too — stunted by chronic outages and often forced to depend on costly, polluting diesel generators that expose them to oil price volatility and pollution.

Power is also the starting point for any business: without it, enterprises cannot start, grow, or drive the sustainable economic development their communities need. It is precisely in these markets that the opportunity to leapfrog to a renewable electrification economy is greatest.

A global target means little without global delivery. Reaching 35% by 2035 demands a massive acceleration in investment, infrastructure build-out, and private sector mobilisation — particularly in developing countries, where the need is most acute and the opportunity is largest.

Therefore, ARE joins #ElectrifyNow in calling for faster action to put electrification at the centre of energy policy and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels — and stands ready, with its members, to translate this target into power on the ground, project by project, grid by grid, community by community, uniting power for people, for industry, and for entire countries.

We call on governments, development finance institutions, institutional and private investors, and other international funding partners to align their resources and policies behind this goal, ensuring the energy transition is truly global and leaves no country, and no market, behind. ARE and its Members look forward to pushing for the full securing of this target at COP31 Türkiye.

“A target without finance is just a number. But a target with the world’s attention behind it, that is a catalyst. With over 666 million people still without electricity and the urgent need to power businesses and industry in emerging markets, the case for rapid and scaled-up action could not be clearer. ARE and its Members are ready to deliver. We call on every government, every development bank, and every private investor to match this ambition with adequate capital and a relentless focus on execution.” — David Lecoque, CEO, Alliance for Renewable Electrification.

The advocacy has already begun, and with the COP31 Presidency now lending its full weight to this target, the path ahead looks brighter than ever. We applaud the Presidency for this bold commitment and look forward, with renewed determination, to the road ahead — all the way to COP32 in Ethiopia.

22 June 2026: Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on sustainable energy and climate action across countries in Africa and other emerging and developing economies.

Over the initial 2026 to 2028 period, SEforALL and EBRD will prioritize collaboration on decentralized renewable energy, green finance, carbon markets, sustainable cooling and climate resilience, alongside policy support, technical assistance and knowledge sharing.

The organizations will also explore opportunities to advance initiatives such as Mission 300, the Universal Energy Facility and the Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy Fund. Areas of collaboration will include expanding mini-grids, increasing access to cooling and agricultural cold chains, supporting local financial institutions in scaling green technologies, and helping countries strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks to attract investment.

The partnership builds on the complementary strengths of both organisations. SEforALL has worked in more than 115 countries to support sustainable energy transitions and mobilized billions of dollars in investment across energy access, energy transition planning, sustainable cooling, green industrialization and energy efficiency. EBRD brings extensive expertise in mobilizing investment, strengthening markets and working with the private sector to build competitive, resilient and sustainable economies across its countries of operation. Under its Green Economy Transition (GET) 2030 Strategy, EBRD is scaling market-enabling investments across six sectors critical to the green transition and aims to mobilize at least €150 billion in cumulative green financing by 2030.

The MoU was signed in London on the sidelines of London Climate Action Week by Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for SEforALL, and Heike Harmgart, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at EBRD.

Heike Harmgart, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, EBRD, said:

"The energy transition is ultimately about improving lives while building stronger, more resilient economies. Partnerships are essential to achieving the speed and scale required. This agreement will help us accelerate investment, support country-led solutions and create practical pathways for expanding clean energy access and climate resilience across our countries of operation."

Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, said:

"Delivering a just energy transition at the speed and scale the world needs will require unprecedented collaboration. This partnership demonstrates what that looks like: combining policy expertise, investment and implementation capacity to help countries move faster from ambition to action."

The signing comes at a time when implementation is taking centre stage in global climate discussions. As the focus shifts from commitments to delivery, countries need partners that can mobilize investment, strengthen enabling environments and turn ambition into tangible results. By combining EBRD's investment and market-building expertise with SEforALL's country-level implementation experience and global convening power, the partnership is well-positioned to help countries accelerate sustainable energy transitions at scale.

By combining their expertise, networks and resources, SEforALL and EBRD aim to help countries accelerate progress towards universal energy access, strengthen energy security and build more prosperous and resilient economies.