Publication date: June 2022
Author: International Growth Center (IGC)
Description: Although poor access to electricity is recognised as a constraint to long-term economic growth, it is still the reality for many people across the globe, particularly in rural communities. In Sierra Leone, just about 5% of the rural population have access to electricity (World Bank, 2020). Policymakers, donors, and international development organisations have made universal access to electricity a priority in the country.
