• Rwanda achievement to universal access to electricity is crucial to the country commitment to development
• Rwanda has also made significant progress to health care, education and women empowerment

Rwanda, a small landlocked country in East Africa, has achieved universal access to electricity ahead of its target of 2024, according to the Rwandan Ministry of Infrastructure.

In 2015, only 22% of the country’s population had access to electricity, but through a combination of measures such as investing in renewable energy sources, building new power plants, and connecting more households to the grid, Rwanda has been able to increase access to electricity to 100%.

This achievement is significant, as access to electricity is crucial for economic development, healthcare, education, and basic services such as lighting and cooking. It is also a major step towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to electricity by 2030.

Rwanda’s success in achieving universal access to electricity is a testament to the country’s commitment to sustainable development and its innovative approach to solving complex challenges. It also provides a model for other countries in Africa and beyond to follow.

In addition to its achievement in the electricity sector, Rwanda has made significant progress in other areas such as healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment, and is often cited as a success story in the region.

Overall, Rwanda’s achievement of universal access to electricity is a positive development in Africa that demonstrates the power of innovation, commitment, and collaboration in achieving sustainable development goals.