The Dark Side of Mission 300: A Plan to Enslave Africa with Electricity
A shocking new plan, backed by the World Bank and African Development Bank, aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. But at what cost? The plan, dubbed "Mission 300," promises to raise a staggering $90-billion from a range of sources, including public funds, philanthropic finance, and commercial commitments.
But what will this massive injection of capital really achieve? Will it bring prosperity and development to the continent, or will it simply line the pockets of corrupt politicians and corporations?
The plan’s backers, including the Rockefeller Foundation, Global Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All, claim that it will bring power to half of the 600 million Africans who don’t have access to electricity. But at what cost? The continent’s already fragile infrastructure will be further strained, and the already- vulnerable populations will be forced to bear the brunt of the costs.
The plan’s proponents tout the benefits of clean energy, but what about the environmental costs of building and maintaining these massive infrastructure projects? And what about the social costs of displacing communities and disrupting traditional ways of life?
The World Bank and African Development Bank have committed $30-billion to the plan, but where will the rest of the funding come from? Will it come from the pockets of ordinary Africans, or will it be funneled through corrupt channels?
The plan’s leaders, including Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, and Ashvin Dayal, head of the Rockefeller Foundation’s power and climate programme, claim that the plan will create bankable projects that deliver impact and commercially sound returns. But what about the impact on the environment and the people affected by these projects?
The plan’s critics warn that it will only exacerbate the already-acute energy crisis in Africa, and that it will perpetuate the continent’s reliance on fossil fuels. They argue that the plan’s focus on "clean energy" is nothing more than a smokescreen for the real goal: to create a lucrative market for corporations and investors.
So, will Mission 300 be a success, or will it be a recipe for disaster? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the fate of Africa’s energy future hangs in the balance.
