Does Ivory Coast engage with private energy companies?

Ivory Coast’s engagement with private energy companies is not unique to the region. In fact, public-private partnerships are common across West Africa as they are equally popular with governments and private companies.

Do Ivorians have access to energy?

Three in five Ivorians have access to energy, but there is a vast discrepancy between urban dwellers (80%) and rural citizens (37%), with the rural north even less connected than their southern compatriots. With almost half of the country below the poverty line, the high upfront connection costs to the national grid remain prohibitive for many.

Is Ivory Coast a good place to live?

Ivory Coast is on an economic roll: since 2011, GDP growth has averaged 8% per year making it not just one of the most dynamic countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but the world. With the economy and energy demand booming, the Ivorian government has put the energy sector at the top of its agenda.

How much solar energy is produced in Côte d'Ivoire?

Most recently, under the World Bank Group’s Scaling Solar Initiative, IFC is supporting the development of two public-private partnerships to generate 60 MW of solar energy. Today, private operators in Côte d’Ivoire are currently responsible for 70% of energy production and 100% of its distribution.