Philippines
The Philippines faces significant social inequalities and is prone to natural disasters, which particularly affect rural and vulnerable populations.
Marked social inequalities and limited access to basic services
This archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, exposed to typhoons and extreme weather events, also faces internal political tensions and territorial disputes.
Inequalities remain significant, particularly in terms of access to energy and essential services. Despite sustained economic growth (6% in 2024) and public investment in infrastructure, a large part of the rural population does not benefit from this.
Nearly 41% of rural households do not have access to electricity, limiting economic activity and living conditions.
A rural population severely affected
With an estimated population of 114 million, the Philippines ranks 113th out of 193 countries on the Human Development Index. Inequalities in access to energy and services remain a major obstacle to local development.
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114 millions of inhabitants
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113/193 in the HDI ranking
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6 millions of households do not have access to electricity
Combating energy poverty in rural areas
Entrepreneurs du Monde focuses its efforts on energy poverty, having developed and empowered three social microfinance institutions.
Through ATECo, the organization facilitates access to solar-powered equipment for rural populations, improving their living conditions and enabling them to develop their commercial activities.
