DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) — Twelve African countries unveiled their National Energy Compacts on Monday at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, outlining plans to expand access to electricity, drive economic growth, create jobs, and promote sustainable development.

The countries – Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and Zambia – outlined tailored policies to address energy sector challenges.

Each compact reflects its country’s unique context while setting measurable targets for progress.

The development of these compacts is government-led, but consultations with civil society and stakeholders have played a key role. According to the World Bank, this collaborative approach aims to build a sustainable future.

“These countries are setting the pace, uniting businesses and communities on the path to sustainable prosperity,” said Ousmane Diagana, World Bank Vice President for West and Central Africa.

The Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam on January 27-28, 2025, is a major gathering focused on accelerating energy access across Africa.

Hosted by the Government of Tanzania, the African Union, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), and the World Bank Group, the summit aims to advance the goal of providing 300 million people with access to electricity by 2030.

This initiative, known as Mission 300, was announced by the AfDB and the World Bank Group in April 2024.