GEAPP, Rockefeller Foundation, SEforALL Back Project To Electrify 300 Million Africans

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and The Rockefeller Foundation have announced their support for “Mission 300” (M300), an initiative led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Launched in April 2024, M300 aims to improve electricity access for 300m people in Africa by 2030.

According to a statement seen by THE WHISTLER, this collaborative effort includes the establishment of a new technical assistance (TA) facility, the formation of an M300 Leadership Group in partnership with the AfDB and World Bank, and the activation of private-sector financing for electrification programs across the continent.

By uniting resources, expertise, and advocacy efforts, the partners seek to advance the World Bank’s and AfDB’s commitment to transforming energy access for nearly half of Africa’s population currently lacking electricity.

President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina stated, “The partnership between the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank to connect 300 million people in Africa to electricity is a transformative opportunity.

“Economic growth, industrialization, and competitiveness are all contingent on reliable electricity. With the support of GEAPP, The Rockefeller Foundation, and SEforALL, we are driving towards the goal of universal electricity access in Africa.”

President of the World Bank Group, Ajay Banga emphasized, “Access to electricity is a fundamental human right and essential for development. Achieving our goal of expanding electricity access to 300 million people in Africa requires a broad and growing coalition.

“We need collaboration from governments, funding from multilateral development banks, and investment from the private sector. Together with GEAPP, The Rockefeller Foundation, and SEforALL, we are enhancing our partnership to support impactful projects and accelerate the electrification process.”

President of The Rockefeller Foundation, Dr. Rajiv J. Shah said: “Whether our collective future is defined by crisis or opportunity depends on big bets like Mission 300—the most important global development undertaking in decades. Empowering 300m Africans by 2030 will require us to more than double the current speed of electrification.

“That is only possible if we try new things, working in new ways with new partners at a scale previously unimaginable. This growing public-private alliance will prove what’s possible.”

CEO of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, Woochong Um said: “GEAPP is proud to work with our Alliance partners, the World Bank and African Development Bank, to scale Mission 300.

This groundbreaking initiative is why our Alliance was created: collaboration is essential to achieving universal clean energy access, reducing carbon emissions and supporting livelihoods.

“As we mobilize resources and expertise to accelerate electrification efforts across Africa, we recognize that transformative progress requires more than just financial investment—it demands unparalleled collaboration and innovation.

“Our alliance is setting a new standard for how the world can come together to address global energy and climate challenges in developing economies. Together, we can drive a more equitable and sustainable energy future for all.”