Energy access in Africa:
Energy access in Africa
Population andgt; 800 million, 80% live in
Subsaharan Africa
50% African people live in rural area
500 millions African people don't have
Access to electricity representing 64% of the population
As result, lack of many potential economical activities in rural and peri urban areas
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Very low access to modern energy services
This situation makes efforts for development very difficult.
ECOWAS policy: poverty reduction is a major concern.
Electricity access in ECOWAS zone is 20%
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Options for increasing Energy Access for W. African Generate More Energy
Improve distribution
Reduce Demand
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Current modern energy supply make-up in West Africa Electricity is a catalyst for economic development
All countries do their best to increase access as it is essential to attain the UN MDGs
Actual efforts for development of energy sector are mainly based on oil products (i.e. pipeline Nigeria – Ghana, etc.)
Most West African countries import this oil
Electricity consumption per capita has dropped from 431kWh to 112 kWh from 1980 to 2000
The new rural electrification programs in different countries in the region are not promoting Renewable
Impact of oil import on the economy of no oil countries case of Mali:
Impact of oil import on the economy of no oil countries case of Mali Source: ONAP
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Many countries elaborated their renewable energy strategy and action plan (Mali, Senegal, Niger, Burkina Faso, Ghana);
White paper on energy is elaborated;
Since 2005, Many West African countries considered the cross cutting nature of energy and established the Multistakeholder Committee on Energy;
Many countries launched the rural electrification program mainly funded by the World Bank and on energy neutral source basis;
Considering Africa’s poor level of economic development, it is essential to give priority to the use of indigenous natural resources for modern energy supply
Different initiatives promoting renewable energy globally should support Africa in this direction with concrete measures.
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Anicié – Thank you!