Improving Governance in Africa

Addressing the energy gap Low electricity access rates (0 C(0 Guinea 12% Uganda 14% Guinea-Bissau Gambia Senegal 19% 35% 57% Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal The Gambia River Basin Development Organization Energy Project • Pooling of hydropower to end power shortages 1.3 million people will benefit from regular and more affordable electricity Interconnection network among the four countries will help share energy from power plants in the area USD 1 billion with USD 134 million financed by the Bank Uganda Rural Electricity Access • • • 58,000 rural households in 16 districts representing around 280,000 people will benefit from the investment Project will significantly improve public institutions and businesses in the area Provide a reliable energy supply to 5,320 business centers and 1,470 public institutions USD 121 million project with USD 100 million financed by the Bank 19

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