Niger: African Development Bank Extends Loan of Over $144 Million to Enhance Energy Access and Economic Competitiveness
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Niger: African Development Bank Extends Loan of Over $144 Million to Enhance Energy Access and Economic Competitiveness
Niger Energy Sector Reform is underway with a $144.27 million loan from the African Development Bank. The project will improve access to electricity in Niger and fortify governance, particularly for vulnerable and rural communities. Niger’s Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Program is expected to address governance challenges by strengthening public financial management systems, particularly tax revenue mobilization and tax re…
Niger to receive US $144M for to expand electricity access
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US $144.27M loan to support Niger’s efforts to expand electricity access and strengthen economic governance under the first phase of its Energy Sector Governance and Competitiveness Support Program. The initiative aims to raise national electricity access from 22.5% to 30% by 2026, while increasing manufacturing’s share of […] The post Niger to receive US $144M for to expand electricity access a…
On 29 July 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a loan of $144.27 million to Niger to support the first phase of an ambitious programme to improve access to energy, reform the governance of the sector and boost the country's economic competitiveness. Named the Governance Support Programme...
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