Mission 300

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Recently, the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB), along with key partners have launched Mission 300

About Mission 300

• It is an ambitious initiative to provide electricity to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
• It aims to accelerate the pace of electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa while ensuring that the transition to more diversified and cleaner sources of energy meets growing demand, brings economic growth, and creates jobs.
• It is led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, in collaboration with key partners, Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL), and Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP).
• The significant leap will deliver reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity to people, businesses, schools, and hospitals all over the continent.

Key Components of Mission 300

• Expanding the electricity grid and increasing connections in underserved areas.
• Deploying mini-grids and standalone solar solutions to bring power to remote, off-grid communities.
• Local communities are actively involved in the design and implementation of all World Bank Group supported Mission 300 projects

Mission 300 FAQs

Q1. What is the African Development Bank?

Ans. The African Development Bank ( AfDB ) was founded in 1964 with a mission to advance economic development and social progress in Africa

Q2. Which country is Sub-Saharan Africa?

Ans. The Sub-Saharan Africa region contains 53 countries with an estimated total population of 1.03 billion

Source: DN