To increase access to energy in selected remote, rural areas in Malawi by promoting innovative, community-based mini-grid applications in cooperation with the private sector, social enterprises and civil society.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
5587
Country
Malawi
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2014
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Energy - Department of Energy Affairs (DoE), Mulanje Electricity Generation Agency (MEGA), Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA), Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Management, , Selected District Councils (Mulanje, Karonga and/or C
GEF Period
GEF - 5
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
22,785,000
GEF Project Grant
1,725,000
GEF Agency Fees
163,875

Timeline

Received by GEF
10 Sep 2013
Concept Approved
25 Oct 2013
Project Approved for Implementation
28 Dec 2014
Project Closed
06 Oct 2021