The Economy of Mali is based to a large extent on agriculture, with an overwhelmingly rural population, many of whom are engaged in subsistence agriculture. Mali is among the ten poorest nations of the world, is one of the 37 Heavily Indebted Poor Countries, and is a major recipient of foreign aid from many sources, including multilateral organizations (most significantly the World Bank, African Development Bank, and Arab Funds), and bilateral programs funded by the European Union, France, United States, Canada, Netherlands, and Germany. Before 1991, the former Soviet Union, China and the Warsaw Pact countries had been a major source of economic and military aid. The per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of Mali was $820 in 1999. Mali's great potential wealth lies in mining and the production of agricultural commodities, livestock, and fish. The most productive agricultural area lies along the banks of the Niger River, the Inner Niger Delta and the southwestern region around Sikasso.

We have just started the projects. Shortly our first two sections will go forward that includes a small power plant. Once we have more data, larger projects can start.

Mali Electrical Power use is at 32 KWH per person from a goal of say 5000 KWH per person. This means that we have to add many projects to increase the level and hence the projects will provide the right path for socieconomic sustainability. The catch is to provide correct projects to make them sustainable and provide decent living for all. We at Grina have the methodology for such a program.