How many people in eastern DRC will have access to electricity?

As a result, over 28,000 households and businesses in eastern DRC will have access to more affordable and reliable electricity. “Though it was a complicated transaction, MIGA worked diligently to innovate and provide guarantees to de-risk this metro-grid investment,”said Jessica Stiefler, Senior Underwriter and Distributed Energy Lead at MIGA.

Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo a good country?

As the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa by area, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is endowed with exceptional natural resources. However, persistent conflicts and a challenging political and economic environment have made infrastructure development difficult.

What is the government's vision for power generation in Congo?

The government’s vision is to increase the service level to 32 percent by 2030. Lack of access to modern electricity services impairs the health, education, and income-generating potential of millions of Congolese people. Most power generation development is directed and funded by mining companies seeking to power their facilities.

Why is infrastructure development so difficult in DRC?

However, persistent conflicts and a challenging political and economic environment have made infrastructure development difficult. With an electrification rate of just 19%, DRC has the second-highest number of people globally — about 77 million — without access to electricity. Less than 2% of rural areas are electrified.

Does DRC have a mini-grid strategy?

The World Bank Group is working with the government on DRC’s strategy on mini-grids and increased focus on delivering mini-grids at scale in the country.