Mission 300: The Story of Partnership and Stakeholder Mobilization at Scale
How can African governments, development banks, philanthropic organisations and the private sector work together to accelerate electricity access for 300 million people by 2030?
This policy brief explores how Mission 300, a joint initiative of the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group, is transforming ambitious electrification commitments into coordinated action through innovative partnerships, country-led reforms and targeted financing.
With more than 72 million people gaining electricity access through the initiative by October 2026 and over USD 50 billion in development finance pledged, Mission 300 demonstrates the potential of large-scale collaboration. Yet significant challenges remain in mobilising investment, strengthening institutions and translating national commitments into tangible results.
Drawing on consultations with key partners and experiences from participating countries, the brief examines Mission 300's partnership and delivery architecture, the role of National Energy Compacts, technical assistance, private-sector engagement and results monitoring. It highlights key lessons for strengthening coordination, overcoming implementation bottlenecks and accelerating sustainable electricity access across Africa.
Read the full policy brief to discover how effective partnerships can turn ambitious energy-access commitments into measurable results and provide a model for delivering development impact at scale.