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African Countries Take Bold Commitments to Implement Clean Cooking Energy Solutions  In Energy Compacts signed during the recent #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit in #Tanzania, 12 African countries signaled their intent to accelerate the pace of access to electricity and clean cooking solutions on the world’s fastest-growing continent, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7 and the African Union’s Agenda 2063.  Moderating a special panel on clean cooking during the Summit, Rashid Abdallah, Executive Director of the African Energy Commission of the African Union (AFREC), noted that whilst 600 million Africans live without access to electricity, one billion – nearly double the number – were without access to clean cooking, relying on biomass fuels such as wood and charcoal, with severe economic, social and environmental impact. Conservative estimates put the cost of this across the continent at $790 billion a year, he noted.  Abdallah was joined by Dr. Richard Muyungi, Special Envoy to the President of Tanzania, who shared Tanzania's experience in launching a comprehensive National Clean Cooking Strategy, emphasizing the importance of high-level political commitment, coordinated stakeholder engagement, and the integration of private sector participation. He praised Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s role as a global champion of clean cooking, adding that Tanzania is on track to transition 80 percent of its population to clean cooking technologies by 2034, thanks to the efforts of President Hassan.  On its part, the African Development Bank Group has pledged $2 billion over 10 years towards clean cooking solutions in Africa. The pledge represents an important contribution to the $4 billion needed annually to achieve universal access to clean cooking in Africa by 2030.  “Why should anybody have to die just for trying to cook a decent meal that is taken for granted in other parts of the world,” African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina asked during a discussion at the summit. “Africa must develop with dignity, with pride. Its women, its population must have access to clean energy solutions.”  More on the commitments made to implement clean cooking solutions: https://bit.ly/40SxshI #PoweringAfrica

From Traditional Flavours to a #CleanCooking Revolution  Meet Amarissa Mwako, a passionate clean cooking champion who is on a mission to transform Tanzanian communities with sustainable cooking solutions.  WATCH below as she shares her journey of blending traditional recipes with eco-friendly practices, creating healthier, greener kitchens.  #PoweringAfrica #PoweringTanzania

In #Togo, solar energy raises the quality of community healthcare and opens up opportunities for small-scale farmers in rural areas “We worked in the dark, risking cutting ourselves with sharp equipment and injuring patients... It was dangerous,” recalls Victorine Massegbe Ablavi, nurse, midwife and head of the Peripheral Care Unit at Togo’s Batonou health center. “Today, this can no longer happen.” Thanks to the six solar panels that have been installed at the Unit, light bulbs now illuminate every room, a certified refrigerator keeps vaccines in good condition, and another preserves maternity products. Managed by the African Development Bank, in partnership with the European Union and the Togolese government, the Projet d'appui au volet social du programme CIZO d'électrification rurale (PRAVOST) provides off-grid solar solutions, targeting isolated rural areas. It is part of a wider program, dubbed “CIZO”, which covers the whole country and aims to provide affordable individual solar kits to more than two million citizens, across about 300,000 households. Learn more about the impactful project: https://bit.ly/4hwfJls #PoweringAfrica #Mission300

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Tanzania’s Power Revolution: Energising Local Manufacturing and Boosting Employment For over two decades, a mattress manufacturer in #Dodoma has been at the heart of local production. A more stable electricity supply in recent years means they've been able to scale up operations to produce 1,000 mattresses daily and provide 130 jobs to the community. ▶️ WATCH below for more. #PoweringAfrica #PoweringTanzania

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Reflections from the #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, #Tanzania: "Finally, I’m hearing the money following the rhetoric and we’re putting clear timelines." - Linda Mabhena-Olagunju #PoweringAfrica

Significant new donor pledges announced in support of the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, on margins of #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit. Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain and France have unveiled new or additional contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), demonstrating strong support for the African Development Bank-managed fund multi-donor special fund as it expands energy access across Africa, including through the Mission 300 partnership. Another new donor – Japan –joined in December 2024 with a $5 million contribution under AGIA. SEFA provides catalytic finance to unlock private sector investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency. It aims to contribute to universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all in Africa in line with the New Deal on Energy for Africa and Mission 300. Dr Daniel Schroth, Director of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency at the African Development Bank, said, "We welcome the new commitments from donors whose support underscores the impactful work of SEFA. These contributions are essential in enabling SEFA to fulfil its role as a key delivery vehicle for Mission 300 at this pivotal moment." SEFA now boasts a portfolio of over $300 million in highly impactful investments and technical assistance programmes, which is expected to unlock up to $15 billion in investments and deliver approximately 12 million new electricity connections. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CyaxyL #PoweringAfrica

Private Sector Seeks Role in Power Transmission and Distribution in Africa      Major investors called for Africa’s energy transmission and distribution sectors to be opened to private capital during the recent #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, #Tanzania.       Addressing African leaders and senior officials from multilateral institutions, during a panel session titled “The Role of Private Investment in Africa's Energy Sector,” Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies; Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of UAE energy giant AMEA Power; Aminu Umar-Sadiq, CEO of NSIA: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority; and Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC - International Finance Corporation, expressed consensus: the private sector has a vital role to play in electricity transmission and distribution in Africa, to deliver greater investment and extend electricity to millions of Africans currently living without it.     Catch up on the session here: https://bit.ly/40UyHwT #PoweringAfrica

#PoweringAfrica: African Ministers Welcome Bold Mission 300 Initiative to Expand Electricity Access At the #Mission300 Africa Energy Summit, ministers from #SouthAfrica, #Zambia, #Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and #Nigeria emphasised that while each country faces unique challenges, achieving universal electricity access will require strong political leadership, policy reforms, and private sector investment. "Every country will be able to carve its own unique path," said South Africa's Minister of Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. He outlined three key priorities: affordability and accessibility, a just and affordable transition, and regional interconnectivity. "Essentially, we see ourselves as a network of countries linked by these regional power pools." Nigeria Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, highlighted the country's progress in attracting private investment: "Since the regulation of the sector, we've had 150 mini-grids set up and a million standalone solar connections in recent times." Dr. Kevin KARIUKI, African Development Bank Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth opened the panel by outlining Mission 300’s ambitious scope: "We shall provide fast and energy-efficient solutions to 300 million people across Africa. It is difficult, it is challenging, but cost-effective outcomes can play a crucial role." More from the high-level discussion: https://bit.ly/4jAw5vi