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Côte d’Ivoire Nears Universal Access to Electricity

IFC PROJECT
Côte d’Ivoire Nears Universal Access to Electricity by IFC

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Title
  • Côte d’Ivoire Nears Universal Access to Electricity
Entrant
  • IFC

About This Project

Summary

Côte d’Ivoire’s groundbreaking Electricity for All initiative makes it possible for millions of people to access power. Multiple high-level local and international partnerships have resulted in innovations that now help students achieve their educational goals, support entrepreneurs in building new businesses, and boost job creation across the country. Electricity for All has pioneered new approaches to implementing technology on a nationwide scale—and its business model is widely recognized for

Goals & Objectives

Access to reliable, affordable, sustainable energy is critical to power Africa’s economies. In Côte d’Ivoire, we examine how an innovative, unprecedented network of public and private electricity partnerships are helping millions succeed—while offering other African nations a blueprint to follow.

Results & Impact

The immersive story drew 40K+ readers, and the video garnered 284K views—amplifying how the country’s inclusive energy model is boosting jobs, education, and business potential across Africa.

the team

Alison Buckholtz
  • Writer
  • IFC
Birom Seck
  • Videographer
  • IFC
Abdoul Maiga
  • Communications Officer
  • IFC
Cheick Sylla
  • Photographer
  • IFC
Julia Schmalz
  • Producer
  • IFC
Melanie Mayhew
  • Team Lead
  • IFC
Jim Rosenberg
  • Manager
  • IFC
Anne Elvire Esmel
  • Manager
  • IFC
Hawa Seydou Diop
  • Senior Communications Officer
  • IFC