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Côte d’Ivoire to Raise $6 Billion for Energy Sector Modernisation

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  • Government seeks to expand electricity access and increase renewable energy share
  • Private sector expected to contribute $1.9 billion in investments

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Côte d’Ivoire plans to raise $6.56 billion to support its energy transition, the Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday. The government aims to modernise and expand its electricity network while developing decentralised renewable energy solutions to electrify rural areas.

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