Cote d'Ivoire - Electricity Transmission and Access Project

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The objectives of the Electricity Transmission and Access Project are to contribute to the improvement of the efficiency and reliability of electricity supply and increased access to electricity in Cote d’Ivoire. There are four components to the project, the first component being reinforcement of transmission systems. The GTMP identified overloaded transmission lines and transformers in selected substations that reduce the ability of the grid to meet the (n-1) reliability criterion and cause a deterioration of quality of electricity supply and high energy loss levels. The main rationale for this component is to improve the quality and reliability of power supply and to ensure that the transmission system will be able to absorb the new generation capacity that is planned. The second component is the rehabilitation, reinforcement, and extension of distribution systems in Abidjan and selected regional capital cities. The third component is the rural electrification and support to electricity for all program. This component will finance the electrification of 201 localities in rural areas and provide support for the GoCDI’s E4All program. Finally, the fourth component is the strengthening institutional capacity of the electricity sector and project management (US$13.4 million equivalent). This component will support capacity building and project management.