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Additional Financing for the Energy Access and Quality Improvement Project

Abstract*

Rwanda’s power sector has grown rapidly over the past decade, with access to electricity rising from 6 percent in 2009 to an estimated 54 percent in March 2020. Rwanda’s progress in electrification during 2010–2016 ranked 11th globally and 3rd in Africa. Among the 20 least-electrified countries, none made more progress than Rwanda during that period. Investments in grid extension have increased grid connections from 6 percent in 2009 to 39 percent...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

Improve access to modern energy for households, enterprises, and public institutions and enhance the efficiency of electricity services in the Republic of Rwanda.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P176707

  • Active

  • Norah Kipwola , Yabei Zhang, Arun Singh

  • Republic of Rwanda

  • Rwanda

  • June 9, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 28, 2022

  • N/A

  • US$ 14.36 million

  • Development Bank of Rwanda,Energy Development Corporation Limited

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2022

  • US$ 14.36 million

  • N/A

  • June 28, 2022

  • December 31, 2026

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • P172594

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program 3.55
Carbon Initiative for Development 10.81

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 14.36
Total Project Cost** 14.36

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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