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FEATURE: Lighting Africa 2008: Accra, Ghana. 5-8 May.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, modern lighting helps election officials count votes.

Lighting Africa 2008: The First Global Business Conference for Off-Grid Lighting - Accra, Ghana, 5-8 May, 2008.

The World Bank Group and its partners are proud to announce Lighting Africa 2008, the first global business conference and Development Marketplace competition for off-grid lighting in Africa. This conference is designed for investors, financiers, private firms, end users, and development agencies to showcase and expand business opportunities in the off-grid lighting market in Sub-Saharan Africa

The conference's main objectives are to increase investor awareness of the significant market opportunities for improved lighting products and services in Sub-Saharan Africa; to link global investors with local suppliers and service providers; to share business and financing model structures for lighting projects; and to showcase project opportunities for international donors and development agencies. More...

*Event Updates*

05/05/2008 - Lighting Africa video

05/06/2008 - IFC Press Release

Efficient, affordable and clean energy supply is key to poverty reduction and economic growth. The World Bank supports developing countries' efforts to provide cleaner, stable electricity services to households and businesses through its financing instruments, policy advice, partnerships, and knowledge transfer.

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