Electricity in Syria Gets Landmark World Bank Project After Decades

The Syrian government has signed a new agreement with the World Bank to rehabilitate key electricity transmission lines, marking the institution’s first project in the country in nearly four decades.

Officials said the project is financed through a grant rather than a loan, easing fiscal pressure and supporting efforts to stabilize electricity supply critical to economic recovery.

Improving electricity infrastructure is seen as a cornerstone for revitalizing productive sectors, strengthening public services, and creating conditions more conducive to investment.

The agreement also signals the potential for broader cooperation, with additional grant-funded projects in other sectors currently under preparation and expected to be announced next year.