The Malian government has announced a significant investment of 24 billion CFA francs from the Basic Infrastructure and Social Development Support Fund to enhance the country’s electricity supply.
This initial funding was officially handed over to the Ministry of Energy and Water on July 16, 2025, in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, attended by key government officials.
This allocation follows the inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee of the Basic Infrastructure Support Fund, chaired by Mali’s Head of State, Major General Assimi Goïta, two days prior. Established by Ordinance No. 2025-008/PT-RM on February 7, 2025, the Fund aims to back priority government projects, particularly in the energy sector, using revenues generated from phone top-ups and mobile money transactions. By mid-July, the Fund had already collected over 34.7 billion CFA francs.
The 24 billion FCFA allocation will be directed toward essential activities, including maintenance of electricity production equipment, fuel supply for power plants, and expansion of production capacity. These efforts form part of the government’s Single Plan for improving electricity supply, launched during Ramadan, which seeks to deliver a more reliable and continuous power supply to households and businesses across Mali.
Officials have emphasised that all interventions will adhere strictly to current technical standards, underlining a commitment to quality and sustainability in energy provision.
Supervised by a Steering Committee and domiciled at the Presidency, the Fund operates under a series of decrees published in the Official Journal in 2025. This milestone represents the first practical mobilisation of its resources, with plans to extend its support to other critical social sectors in the future.
The injection of funds marks a key step in Mali’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure and promote socio-economic development through improved access to electricity.
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