The Hidden Link Between Energy Access and Low Labor Productivity in Africa

Energy has always been the quiet partner in rising incomes. More energy enables higher productivity, healthier lives, and larger opportunities for growth. Yet in much of Africa today, limited energy access remains a major bottleneck, deeply intertwined with persistently low levels of labor productivity. Addressing this energy gap is crucial not only for expanding access to electricity but also for boosting economic output across the continent (read on our blog).