World Bank Enhances Electricity Access in West Africa
The World Bank's West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme is set to improve electricity supply and trade across the region. Over 4,000 kilometers of transmission lines have been built, connecting 15 countries and increasing electricity access for over three million people from 2019 to 2025.
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The World Bank's initiative has constructed over 4,000 kilometers of high-voltage transmission lines, facilitating cross-border electricity trading among 15 West African nations. Approximately 8% of regional electricity is now traded, nearing the European benchmark of 10-12%.
Between 2019 and 2025, over three million people in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia gained electricity access. Financial improvements have been reported, with Guinea-Bissau's utility moving from a $1 million deficit to a positive balance, and The Gambia's NAWEC achieving profitability with 42% cost savings. The programme has also generated over 52,000 jobs and aims for further integration and reliability enhancements in the electricity market.
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