Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy

The Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy proposes using post-pandemic recovery packages to transition sub-Saharan African countries toward carbon-neutral economies, thereby increasing resilience to external shocks and reducing dependence on fuel imports.

• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted critical energy challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically the historical neglect of electricity supply for essential services and health facilities. Additionally, national budgets for exporters were destabilized by falling oil prices, while fuel importers faced worsening trade balances.
• RMI suggests that stimulus packages focused on energy interventions to create carbon-neutral economies can provide positive spillover effects across other sectors and strengthen resilience against future extreme or external shocks.
• Effective energy interventions in the recovery phase should prioritize a short implementation window of two to three years, ensure inclusivity for vulnerable populations, create both short- and long-term employment, and utilize the favorable economics of clean technologies to decarbonize the economy.

APA

RMI (2020). Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy. https://rmi.org/resources/africa-stimulus/

Chicago

RMI. Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy. 2020. https://rmi.org/resources/africa-stimulus/.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=RMI |title=Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy |date=22 October 2020 |url=https://rmi.org/resources/africa-stimulus/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{rmi2020subsaharan, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Sub-Saharan Africa Stimulus Strategy}}, institution = {RMI}, year = {2020}, month = oct, url = {https://rmi.org/resources/africa-stimulus/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }