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Africa: “Let there be light” – the Economist Magazine Writes About ESMAP’s Funded Initiative
September 02 2010

The Economist Magazine recently wrote about the impact of the ESMAP funded Lighting Africa Initiative in making access to electricity a reality to over 1.5 billion people.  The article stemmed from a conference organized by the World Bank - “Lighting Africa” in Nairobi.  The conference aimed to stimulate the private-sector to come up with lighting solutions for the poor. Lighting Africa Initiative (link to a 6 minute video) is a multi-donor program implemented by The World Bank’s Africa Renewable Access Program. Learn more.