The African Development Bank Group, World Bank Group, African Union, and Tanzanian government will host a key energy summit. The event will take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on January 27-28, 2025.
This Africa Energy Summit will gather African heads of state, private sector leaders, and development partners. The summit aims to mobilize resources, secure partnerships, and gain political commitment for the Mission 300 plan.
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Mission 300 Plan to Drive Energy Access
Mission 300 was launched in April 2024 by the African Development Bank and the World Bank Group. It aims to provide electricity to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. The plan focuses on increased infrastructure investment and policy reforms across the electricity supply chain.
Currently, 600 million Africans lack electricity access. This figure represents 83% of the global energy deficit. “Accelerating the pace of electrification in Africa is urgent – and within reach,” said summit organizers.
The summit will also bring together sector experts, civil society organizations, and academics. Discussions will focus on strategies to consolidate progress already made by African countries.
Stakeholders will collaborate to improve lives and livelihoods by ensuring universal electrification. The summit’s agenda emphasizes action to address Africa’s energy challenges and transform communities.
The Africa Energy Summit will play a key role in shaping Africa’s energy future.