Washington D.C., Friday, April 25, 2025 — Sierra Leone’s ambitious energy reform efforts took center stage at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., as the government unveiled the draft Mission 300 Energy Compact to key international development partners.
The high-level presentation was delivered by Energy Sector Lead, Hon. Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, and Minister of Finance, Hon. Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura. The session engaged representatives from the World Bank, African Development Bank (AfDB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and other stakeholders in an in-depth dialogue on Sierra Leone’s energy transformation strategy.
Structured around five strategic pillars, the Mission 300 Compact outlines a national roadmap to improve energy access, accelerate rural electrification, foster digital innovation, and attract private sector investment. The plan also underscores the central role of energy in driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
The Compact, which is expected to be finalized in the coming months, represents a coordinated, multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at overcoming the country’s long-standing energy challenges and laying the foundation for a resilient energy future.
