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Regional and National Platforms to Accelerate Energy Access

Regional implementation support for enabling economies of scale, Harmonization of policy and regulatory frameworks by adopting best practices, Digitalization of planning, processes and MRV and mobilizing financing at regional scale

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Expanding Grid-based Electrification

Grid densification and expansion, grid strengthening and VRE Integration investments, Cross-border electrification in remote border areas, Utility Strengthening including digitization and improved climate resilience

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Scaling Distributed Renewables and Clean Cooking

Expand energy access with DREs and clean cooking technologies, including healthcare facilities and schools, Developing financing solutions for scale and to support home-grown innovation and mobilize private capital

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Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach

A Unique Collaborative Platform

ASCENT is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar program aimed at scaling up energy access in Eastern and Southern Africa. It leverages the strengths of the entire World Bank Group (IDA, IFC, MIGA) and facilitates collaboration with development partners, the private sector, climate and impact financiers, governments, utilities, and energy service providers, as well as beneficiary communities.

Regional and National Platforms to Accelerate Energy Access

Regional implementation support for enabling economies of scale

Expanding Grid-based Electrification

Grid densification and expansion, grid strengthening and VRE integration investments

Scaling Distributed Renewables and Clean Cooking

Expand energy access with DREs and clean cooking technologies, including healthcare facilities and schools