This brochure presents the Energy Efficiency for Sustainable Livelihoods in Africa (EELA) Program, which aims to drive market transformation by promoting high-performing, affordable, and energy-efficient appliances, increasing industrial investments, and fostering sustainable local value chains across East, West, and Southern Africa.

Originally a project, EELA has now been scaled up into a comprehensive program implementing regional interventions across the ECOWAS, SADC, and EAC regions, alongside dedicated Country Windows for Kenya, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. With plans to expand further into new African countries and regions from 2025 onward, the Program strives to promote sustainable energy efficiency, economic growth, and long-term livelihoods.

Funded by the Government of Sweden through Sida, the Program is implemented by UNIDO in partnership with regional and international stakeholders.