Remarks by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit
· Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (International)
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Why it mattersLenders link electricity funding to measurable reforms by national governments, a condition-based approach.
Problems raised- Africa's workforce will grow far faster than jobs.
- 600 million Africans lack electricity.
- Private capital needs confidence.
Solutions proposed- Connect 300 million people to electricity (Mission 300).
- Tie funds to measurable progress.
- Have governments reform and investors commit.
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