African Development Bank Group and Sustainable Energy for All Unveil Strategic African Program to Advance Mission 300
Partnership to strengthen delivery of Mission 300 National Energy Compacts aimed at expanding electricity access across Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya – 19 May 2026: At the Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units Convening held in Nairobi as part of efforts to support the implementation of the Mission 300, the African Development Bank Group and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) have unveiled a new technical assistance program under the Africa Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program (AESTAP–Mission 300 Phase I) in support of the Mission 300 initiative, the historic commitment by the African Development Bank Group and the World Bank Group to provide electricity access to an additional 300 million people across sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
Through AESTAP–Mission 300 Phase I, the African Development Bank Group will provide technical assistance to strengthen Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMUs), the national delivery platforms established by participating countries to coordinate implementation of National Energy Compacts. SEforALL, engaged as the implementing partner under the program, will support delivery over the next 12 months through monitoring and learning support, peer exchange, stakeholder coordination, implementation support and knowledge sharing aimed at accelerating Compact implementation.
The program builds on SEforALL’s role as the Secretariat to the Mission 300 Joint Working Group and the Compact Working Group. Over the past two years, implementation of National Energy Compacts has been advanced collectively through these Mission 300 coordination structures, with SEforALL supporting coordination, technical engagement and monitoring processes across the 30 countries that have presented National Energy Compacts.
CDMUs serve as national delivery hubs responsible for coordinating implementation across government institutions, monitoring progress against Compact commitments, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and helping resolve implementation bottlenecks. By strengthening these institutional platforms, the program aims to enhance government delivery capacity, improve coordination, and accelerate implementation of reforms and investments required to achieve universal energy access.
Speaking on the program, representatives from both organizations emphasized the importance of coordinated action, institutional capacity and country-led implementation in achieving Mission 300’s ambitious goals and advancing inclusive economic growth across the continent.
Wale Shonibare, Director for Energy Financial Solutions, Policy and Regulation at the African Development Bank Group said:
“Mission 300 is fundamentally about delivery, and turning ambition into results at scale. In line with the African Development Bank’s commitment to accelerate universal energy access and strengthen enabling environments, this new program will play a critical role in strengthening government delivery capacity and enhancing the coordination and monitoring of national-level electrification targets.”
Lolade Abiola, Chief of Staff at Sustainable Energy for All said:
“Sustainable Energy for All is proud to support Mission 300 as the dedicated Secretariat team for the Mission 300 Joint Working Group supporting operational frameworks, strategic planning and performance monitoring towards the successful delivery of Mission 300. We also host the Secretariat of the Technical Working Group for the Compact Delivery and Monitoring Units (CDMU), focused on tracking progress and providing technical support to in-country units driving the national implementation of National Energy Compacts. We welcome this new program that will ensure that CDMUs can coordinate implementation and track progress of National Energy Compacts.”
To date, Mission 300 has connected over 48 million people to electricity, with a pipeline of tens of millions more expected by the end of 2026, and has supported 30 countries in launching National Energy Compacts that define targets, reforms, and investment priorities to accelerate access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy by 2030.
For additional information, visit: https://www.seforall.org/programmes/mission300 and https://www.afdb.org/en/topics-and-sectors/initiatives-and-partnerships/mission-300.
About the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank Group is Africa’s premier development finance institution. It comprises three distinct entities: the African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Development Fund (ADF) and the Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF). On the ground in 41 African countries with an external office in Japan, the Bank contributes to the economic development and the social progress of its 54 regional member states. For more information: www.afdb.org
About Sustainable Energy for All
Sustainable Energy for All has a global mandate to accelerate progress on the energy transition in emerging and developing countries. Hosted by UNOPS, we work at the intersection of energy, climate and development, partnering with governments and organizations worldwide to double energy efficiency, significantly expand renewable energy, combat climate change and spur economic growth across the world. Learn more about our work at www.SEforALL.org
About Mission 300
Mission 300 is a partnership between the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance and Sustainable Energy for All, to connect 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030. The platform brings together African governments, the private sector, philanthropy, and development partners to deliver affordable, reliable power, expand access, attract private investment and drive economic transformation.
Media Contacts
The African Development Bank:
Media Contact: Communication and External Relations Department African Development Bank Group media@afdb.org
SEforALL:
Sherry Kennedy, Director of Communications: Sherry.Kennedy@SEforALL.org; Media@SEforALL.org | +43 676 486 2425
Robert Magori, Senior Communications Specialist: Robert.Magori@seforall.org; +43 676 846 727240
