Beyond Connections Energy Access Diagnostic ReportBased on the Multi-Tier FrameworkPublic Disclosure Authorized UGANDA Beyond Connections Energy Access Diagnostic Report Based onthe Multi-Tier Framework Aditi Sadia Rahman, Nicolina Angelou, and Bryan Bonsuk Koo © 2025 The World Bank1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433Telephone: 202-473-1000; Internet:www.worldbank.orgSome rights reserved.December 2025 This work is a product of the World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in thiswork do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governmentsthey represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in thiswork and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, orliability with respect to the use of or failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions setforth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, links/footnotes and other information shown in this work donot imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or theendorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. The citation of works authored by others does not mean the World Bank endorses the views expressed bythose authors or the content of their works. Certain artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools may have been usedin creating this work, as indicated in the work, but all transformative and creative effort expressed in thework was performed by the World Bank staff or external contributors. The World Bank is not responsiblefor any claims, including for errors or inaccurate information, generated by AI programs not controlled orowned by the World Bank. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered to be a limitationupon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of the World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved.Rights and Permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Because the World Bank encourages dissemination of itsknowledge, this work may be reproduced, in whole or in part, for noncommercial purposes as long as fullattribution to this work is given. Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Nicolina Angelou, Aditi Sadia Rahman, and Bryan Bonsuk Koo.2025. “Burundi—Beyond Connections: Energy Access Diagnostic Report Based on the Multi-Tier Framework.”Washington DC: World Bank. Any queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications,1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; email:pubrights@worldbank.org. Report and Cover design: Lauren Kaley Johnson, GCSPM, The World Bank GroupText Layout: Duina ReyesCover photo:©UCP SOLEIL CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vABBREVIATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viEXECUTIVE SUMMARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viiAccess to Electricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viiAccess to Modern Energy Cooking Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ixGender Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xMEASURING ENERGY ACCESS IN UGANDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiiCountry Context. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Global Survey on Energy Access Using the Multi-Tier Framework. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Access to Electricity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .