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Results That Change Lives: Solar-Powered Mini-Grids Bring Opportunities in Ghana
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Ghana provides electricity for 83% of its population, the second highest rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, but connecting isolated areas to the grid has proved very difficult. The solution: investing in solar-powered mini-grids like this one, built with support from IDA, the World Bank Group's fund for the poorest. In the towns around the Volta River, 10,000 Ghanaians now enjoy uninterrupted power, which enhances security and brings new economic opportunities. "It was difficult operating my business when we didn't have access to electricity. I can now work at night and my business has greatly improved", says seamstress Agather Abotse. Read about this project: http://wrld.bg/t0C250zkT1v RESULTS THAT CHANGE LIVES At the heart of our work in the World Bank Group, we encounter many exceptional people who are hopeful, resilient, and innovative. Together, we are at the frontlines of development. We want you to meet them, one story at a time. Follow #ChangingLives. Still haven’t subscribed to World Bank YouTube? ► ► ► http://wrld.bg/x4SB50x47Lu Get more stories on development with our newsletter. Choose from different categories and select your preferred language: https://www.worldbank.org/en/newsletter-subscription ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. Website: http://www.worldbank.org Immersive Stories: https://www.worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/news/biggerpicture Events: http://live.worldbank.org Follow us on social media ► ► ► Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/worldbank Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/worldbank Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worldbank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-world-bank
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Ghana provides electricity for 83% of its population, the second highest rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, but connecting isolated areas to the grid has proved very difficult. The solution: investing in solar-powered mini-grids like this one, built with support from IDA, the World Bank Group's fund for the poorest. In the towns around the Volta River, 10,000 Ghanaians now enjoy uninterrupted power, which enhances security and brings new economic opportunities. "It was difficult operating my business when we didn't have access to electricity. I can now work at night and my business has greatly improved", says seamstress Agather Abotse.
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