AT PIPELINE ENTRY: The overall development objective of the project is to develop and support initial implementation of a commercially-oriented and sustainable framework for increasing access to electricity and ICT services. AT WP INCLUSION: The global objective of this project is to assist Zambia in removing the barriers to renewable energy technologies to help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. The development objective is to develop a policy, regulatory, and institutional framework and support its initial implementation to increase access to electricity services.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
1607
Country
Zambia
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2008
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Energy and Water Development
GEF Period
GEF - 3
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
71,000,000
GEF Project Grant
4,500,000
GEF Agency Fees
426,600

Timeline

Received by GEF
23 Jan 2002
Concept Approved
01 Aug 2006
Project Approved for Implementation
17 Apr 2008
Project Closed
23 May 2016