How does the private sector provide energy and digital services in Madagascar?

With the exception of the national electricity company JIRAMA, energy and digital services in Madagascar are provided by the private sector. Low population densities and high poverty levels in most of the underserved areas make it impossible for the private sector to deliver these services on a purely commercial basis.

Why should Madagascar invest in energy & telecommunications?

“ Access to energy and telecommunications are top priorities for our government. This project is fully aligned with our vision for the development of Madagascar. It will allow a significant increase in our access to energy and digital services,” said Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar.

Does Madagascar have a strong energy network?

Of Madagascar’s 27 million inhabitants, 63% live in rural areas according to data by the World Bank from 2018. This leaves the country with the difficult task of creating a stable, pervasive energy network in order to supply the majority of the population with electricity.

Does Madagascar have electricity?

Access to infrastructure in Madagascar, including electricity and digital, is among the lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa and in the world. An estimated 33.7% of the population has access to electricity, compared to an average of 48.4% for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2020.

Will Madagascar double its electricity access?

This support will be transformational for small business as well as for the individual households and citizens and will put Madagascar on the path to double its electricity access, ” said Marie-Chantal Uwanyiligira, World Bank Country Manager for Madagascar.

How many people in Madagascar lack electricity?

Over 18 million people currently lack electricity access, placing Madagascar 13th in the list of countries with the largest unelectrified population worldwide. In terms of connectivity and accessibility of broadband services, despite progress in recent years, Madagascar ranks relatively low.