Roundtable: Electrification for Economic Development in Displacement Hosting Regions

The Roundtable on Electrification for Economic Development in Displacement Hosting Regions, organised by GPA in collaboration with Renewvia, Humanitarian Energy PLC and Humenergi, highlighted a critical pivot in humanitarian support: moving beyond perpetual aid to catalytic, market-based investments. The challenge is stark: 40 million forcibly displaced persons (FDPs) currently lack access to electricity, while humanitarian agencies spend an estimated $100 million annually on 11,000 diesel generators. With protracted crises becoming the norm—accounting for 96% of funding appeals in 2025—energy access is no longer just a humanitarian issue—it is an economic enabler.

The roundtable showcased three pioneering models proving that sustainable electrification in displacement settings is viable, scalable, and fiscally responsible - leveraging public funding to attract private financing. This presentation was shared during the roundtable.