World Bank says Pacific energy shift must include power access
A new World Bank Group report examines energy roadmaps for Pacific Island countries. It argues that efforts to shift the region toward cleaner and more reliable power must also expand access to electricity. The report frames secure, affordable and resilient energy as connected goals.
The World Bank Group has produced a report on energy planning pathways for Pacific Island nations. It says the region’s move toward less polluting and more dependable electricity should be paired with efforts to reach more people with power. The report treats dependable supply, affordability and the ability to withstand disruption as linked objectives, rather than separate ones.
The report’s emphasis could shape how Pacific Island governments and development partners discuss energy planning. Households and businesses that lack reliable electricity may be affected if access is treated as part of the transition, while utilities and policymakers could face pressure to coordinate affordability, dependability and shock resistance. Because the report frames these goals as linked, it may encourage broader planning conversations, though actual outcomes would depend on decisions by governments and other actors.