Who manages the energy sector in Mali?

Institutions involved in the management of the energy sector include Mali’s Ministry of Energy and Water and its afiliated entities. Table 7 summarises the key institutions and their main tasks. Created from a redefinition of the mandate of the former National Center for Solar and Renewable Energy.

What is the third chapter of Mali's energy sector?

The third chapter lists the institutions that play a role in Mali’s energy sector, defines key energy policies and regulatory frameworks and outlines the conditions for financing and investing in Mali.

What is the energy supply in Mali?

As in most sub-Saharan African countries, biomass (mainly in the form of firewood) provides the bulk of the energy supply (Figure 4). Mali has neither proven hydrocarbon resources nor a refinery; as a result, all petroleum products are imported through neighbouring coastal countries which impacts on the country’s balance of payments.

Does Mali have access to electricity?

Access to electricity in Mali as in the majority of countries in the ECOWAS region is low, with sharp disparities across urban and rural areas. Only half of the urban population has access to electricity whereas in the rural areas, access is limited to only 16.7% of the population.

Is Mali ready to scale up renewables?

The Ministry, working through the Mali Renewable Energy Agency (AER-Mali), has initiated a partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to assess Mali’s readiness to scale up renewables.

What is Mali's national energy policy?

3.2. Energy policy and regulatory frameworks Mali’s National Energy Policy (NEP) dates back to 2006 and aims to contribute to its overall sustainable development through the provision of cheap and reliable energy services, in order to increase electricity access and to promote its underlying socio-economic benefits.