Changing Lives and Livelihoods in Tanzania, One Electricity Connection at a Time

The Tanzania Rural Electrification Expansion Program (TREEP) has helped Tanzania achieve one of the fastest access expansion rates in Sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. Since its implementation began in March 2017, TREEP has provided more than 4.5 million people with access to electricity, exceeding the program’s initial target of 2.5 million citizens and adding new connections for more than 1,600 healthcare facilities and nearly 6,000 education facilities. Financed by the World Bank, TREEP has also created employment and business opportunities for women, and improved outcomes for students in remote parts of the country.