The Imperative of Overcoming Energy Poverty in Africa:
an Action Plan

e-Parliament Energy Hearings
Kenya, 18-19 November, 2006
Paivi Koljonen, World Bank
Africa lags behind on energy access because of country and donor constraints
The near-term crisis compounds the challenge
An Action Plan for Energy Access in Africa
Success will require effective partnershipsÉ
É realized via a flexible Òsector syndicationÓ approach
We now need to move forward on several fronts
Summary
  The Imperative of Overcoming Energy Poverty in Africa:
an Action Plan

e-Parliament Energy Hearings
Kenya, 18-19 November, 2006
Paivi Koljonen, World Bank