Spring Meetings 2026 | How Electricity Access Supports Jobs and Growth Worldwide

How can energy access drive jobs, productivity, and economic growth at scale? Reliable and affordable energy is one of the strongest drivers of economic development. It powers businesses, increases productivity, and enables job creation across sectors. In this livestream, explore how the World Bank Group works with countries to expand electricity access through modernized grids, diversified energy systems, and scalable investment models. Key topics: - How energy access supports jobs and economic growth - What it takes to scale from pilot projects to national impact - How to mobilize private capital and reduce investment risk - Why flexible, country-led solutions matter Mission 300, a flagship initiative with the African Development Bank and partners, aims to connect 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030—demonstrating how large-scale programs can unlock opportunity across regions. Join the discussion to learn how scalable energy investments are expanding access and supporting jobs, growth, and productivity worldwide. ⏰Get a e-reminder: http://wrld.bg/mYv650YH978 Speakers: - Jessica Erickson Stiefler, Lead Infrastructure Finance Specialist, MIGA - Ashish Shrestha, Energy Specialist, World Bank Group 💬 Use (CC) to translate captions into AI-generated subtitles in your preferred language. ABOUT US 🌐 The World Bank Group (WBG) 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 on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org WORLDBANK.ORG/LIVE 🔔 Sign up to receive updates about upcoming events: http://wrld.bg/cxHK50W56x3 ▶️ Watch past events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9mrcoX-oE-2f1BL-iPPoQ/streams/streams #wbgmeetings