Togo: National Energy Pact, the country charts its course towards universal access to electricity by 2030
In a context where Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for over 80% of the world’s population without access to electricity, Togo is asserting its energy leadership by unveiling the “Mission 300” initiative during a strategic meeting in London. Led by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, this initiative aims to ensure universal access to electricity across the continent by 2030. Under the leadership of Chairman Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, Togo stands out through an ambitious national energy pact that reflects the government’s commitment to structural transformation.
With a national electrification rate estimated at 70% by the end of 2024, the country has already achieved significant milestones. This new pact represents a strategic consolidation of the efforts already undertaken to expand the national grid, promote off-grid solar solutions, and optimize energy production. True to his vision of inclusive development, Chairman Faure Gnassingbé is relying on smart partnerships between public investments, multilateral financing, and private capital to meet the energy challenge.
The expected impact of this pact is particularly decisive for rural areas, which are often excluded from development dynamics. Accelerating the deployment of off-grid solutions will foster greater inclusion of rural populations, improving living conditions, education, and economic activities.
The renewed support from partners such as the World Bank and the AfDB, through financial guarantees of up to €200 million, underscores Togo’s credibility on the international stage and strengthens the transformative momentum initiated under Faure Gnassingbé’s leadership. This pact is not merely a technical plan — it is a lever for energy justice.
