Banjul, 24th September 2025 – The Gambia has officially launched its National Energy Compact, a landmark achievement under Mission 300, the global initiative led by the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, and partners to connect 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa to electricity by 2030.
The Gambia Compact provides a strategic roadmap to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity by 2030. Key priorities include:
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Expanding power generation capacity, particularly through renewable energy.
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Strengthening transmission and distribution networks for reliability.
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Advancing policy and regulatory reforms to support sector growth.
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Promoting regional power integration and cross-border trade.
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Building climate resilience and fostering green growth.
The launch marks a milestone in the country’s energy transition journey, reflecting the commitment of the Government of The Gambia, NAWEC, MoPEM, development partners, and investors to transform the energy sector.
International stakeholders have already expressed strong interest in supporting the Compact, positioning The Gambia to mobilize resources and investments for sustainable energy access.
The Compact has been published online and can be accessed here:
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About Mission 300
Mission 300 is a joint initiative of the World Bank Group, African Development Bank, and partners to accelerate energy access across Africa by connecting 300 million people to electricity by 2030.