The Renewable Energies Agency of Mali and other stakeholder groups such as the World Bank and the Climate Investment Fund are organizing the first edition of the Malian Renewable Energy Week to be held from February 19 to 23 in the capital, Bamako. According to the organizers of the event, it will increase the visibility on investment potential in renewable energies in the Sahel nation. Hundreds of participants are expected at the event that will discuss the socio-economic, political and scientific interest renewable energy. According to a recent African Development Bank report, in 2010 only 55% of urban areas in Mali had access to electricity compared to 15% of rural areas. The figure for urban areas improved to 62% in 2012.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 01, 2019 14:03 UTC