The World Bank has created the Africa Electricity Grids Explorer as a way to navigate the most up to date collection of open data on grid networks in Africa and the Middle East. This intends to support initiatives in grid and off-grid electricity access, grid infrastructure upgrading, renewable energy and sector planning. It is also part of a push to increase the openness and accessibility of energy data for Sustainable Development Goals, building on the ENERGYDATA.INFO platform, along with platforms such as World Bank Open Data. This dataset is based on a wide variety of sources, some already open, some open but hard to find, and many that have not been publicly available before. Apart from highlighting the important progress that has been made in opening grid energy-related data globally, this tool also serves to identify gaps in data availability and helps inform further efforts in the space.
About Open Learning Campus
All registered users of OLC can experience its impact of new features. If you are already registered with OLC you can directly sign in to the new system. If you are a new user then do register to avail of the dynamic learning opportunities from WBG to deepen your knowledge and skills on a variety of development related topics. For example, you will have access to timely resources such as:
- Ted like video talks
- Podcasts
- Formal learnings (i.e., Self-paced courses/Facilitated Courses/MOOCs)
- Live events and Knowledge Exchanges
- Communities of Practice
You will have access to an extensive catalog of resources through which you can search and discover relevant learning materials.
How to Access the Course Content
To access the course content, please follow the below registration steps:
- Open https://wbg.edcast.com/
- Navigate to “No account?” and select “Create one!”. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Enter the code that you received via email at the “Enter Code” field. Select “Sign in” to continue with the next step.
- Fill in your First and Last Names and select a preferred communication language. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five learning goals. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five skills. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Congratulations and welcome to the OLC! You’ll find additional tips and suggestions inside the “Welcome to the Open Learning Campus” channel at the top of the home page.
Course Details
- Language: English
- Mode: Data & Analytics