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How can Niger balance its energy mix?

This transformative project, funded by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), will enable Niger to better balance its energy mix, which is currently largely dominated by thermal energy. This initiative is particularly crucial for a country that frequently faces climatic shocks.

What if Niger doesn't have electricity?

Only one in seven Nigeriens have access to modern electricity services, and just four percent of rural residents have access through the national utility. Without power, there is no viable path for economic growth and development, and few prospects for people living below the poverty line. But Niger has a plan.

What products are exported from Niger?

The 3 biggest exported products from Niger are uranium or thorium ores and concentrates, unwrought gold and processed petroleum oils. Combined, that trio of leading exported goods represent well over four-fifths (85.8%) of Niger’s overall export revenues. Such a high percentage indicates a concentrated set of exported goods.

What were Niger's most valuable goods in 2023?

At the more detailed four-digit Harmonized Tariff System code level, Niger’s most valuable goods in 2023 were uranium and thorium ores and concentrates at 43.7% of its global total.

Why did Niger create anper?

The Government of Niger created ANPER to design, implement, and monitor country-wide rural energy efforts to help Niger achieve universal rural electrification by 2035. ANPER realized that solar mini-grids offer a cost-effective, fast pathway to delivering first-time energy access to 1,000 rural villages.

What currency does Niger use?

Based on the average exchange rate for 2023, Niger uses the West African CFA franc depreciated by -3.5% against the US dollar since 2019 yet appreciated by 2.8% from 2022 to 2023. Niger’s weaker local currency versus the 2019 valuation makes its exports paid for in stronger US dollars relatively less expensive for international buyers.