Bringing Electricity to the World
A bold new initiative aims to bring electricity to 300 million people by 2030, unlocking education, clean water, and opportunity across the continent.
Sub-Saharan Africa has a population of about 600 million, with almost half having no access to electricity, accounting for 83% of those worldwide without electricity.
In contrast, the United Nations estimates that 92 percent of the global population now has access to electricity.
- Twenty-nine African countries have signed up to the initiative called Mission 300.
- The goal of Mission 300 is to provide energy access to 300 million people by 2030.
92 percent of the global population now has access to electricity - United Nations
Author summary: Initiative aims to bring electricity to 300 million people.