The World Bank works with developing countries to find affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.
Investment booms have the potential to transform developing economies, help them speed up the
#EnergyTransition
, & achieve development objectives.
Read
#GEP2024
's analysis to learn what it takes to generate a sustained
#investmentboom
. ➡️
The energy landscape is changing, and oil is no longer the sole player. Learn about the energy transition and how renewables are reshaping the future of the oil market in our latest blog
Electricity access is a human right and crucial for development.
@WorldBank
Group and
@AfDB_Group
aim to give power to 300M Africans by 2030.
Watch the
#WBGMeetings
event replay to learn more:
The road to decarbonization of the
#DominicanRepublic
can start TODAY. Discover the key investment opportunities for the country to make an equitable transition without leaving anyone behind:
#ClimateAndDevelopment
11 countries pledge $11 billion to boost new financial instruments at
#WBGMeetings
.
These resources could generate up to $70 billion over 10 years, crucial for addressing cross-border challenges and advancing development goals.
Whether it's access to energy, the transition to green energy, or modernizing the energy sector – this topic is a priority for every country.
That's why it's so important to think bigger, better and bolder.
It's the only way we'll be able to rise to the challenge together.
💡 How can we make universal access to electricity a reality?
@WorldBank
@GuangzheChen
and GEAPP’s
@ngangaj
share their thoughts on how Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) can electrify the 685M people still unconnected. Read more:
#LetsChangeEnergy
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#Kazakhstan
is making progress on
#energy
reform, having committed to gradually phasing out costly subsidies & introducing a more equitable tariff structure.
Discover how these reforms will pave the way for
#SustainableEnergy
in the country:
How can we ensure no one is left in the dark? Let's make it happen together!
@VictoriaKwakwa
highlights the importance of government reforms in unlocking private sector financing for Africa's
#energy
needs.
Watch the
#PoweringAfrica
replay:
#WBGMeetings
Policy makers worldwide are grappling with the need for more resources to steer the global economy onto a more sustainable long-term development path.
Join us at the
#Infra4Dev
Conference to learn more about this important agenda:
Electricity access is a human right and crucial for development.
@WorldBank
Group and
@AfDB_Group
aim to give power to 300M Africans by 2030.
Watch the
#WBGMeetings
event replay to learn more:
To achieve their net zero goals, Türkiye is taking important steps to decarbonize their public transport through electric trams and buses. Learn more:
#ClimateSmartTurkiye
.
@WBG_IDA
countries are rich in natural resources, have high potential for solar energy & will be home to a growing share of young workers. They also have abundant mineral deposits needed for clean energy. How can these advantages boost growth?
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Methane abatement is the fastest and most cost-effective strategy to keep the goal of limiting warming to 1.5ºC within reach while supporting the livelihoods of billions. Learn how we're helping countries reduce methane emissions: