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 about 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 an initiative called Mission 300, with the goal of providing energy access to 300 million people by 2030.
92 percent of the global population now has access to electricity
Author's summary: Initiative aims to bring electricity to 300 million people.
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