Africa50 Sustainability Report 2021 Highlights
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Our 2021 Highlights
We are proud to have supported impact and managed ESG risks across our portfolio.
17000000
people in Africa now have access to reliable electricity through projects financed by Africa50 in the power sector.
20000trees
planted across 15 cities in Morocco
1500000+
people have a supply of clean power from the six Benban solar panels in Egypt.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Poa! Internet – the winning solution of the Africa50 Innovation Challenge 2020 – is an internet service provider that delivers reliable internet to under-served communities in Kenya at very low rates.
18000homes
with unlimited low-cost broadband.
90%
cheaper rates than current alternatives
Regional Integration
The Two Congo Bridge Project - The bridge is expected to improve transport networks between Kinshasa and Brazzaville, as the two closest capitals in the world are currently only linked by ferries. (*expected impact of Two Congo Bridge Project)
3million
passengers per year*
2million tons
of goods per year*
Increasing local data storage with PAIX Data Centers
PAIX Data Centers develops and operates a growing pan-African platform of carrier-neutral colocation data centers. Increasing data center co-location capacity increases speed of data transfers and system reliability that improve the user experience. PAIX currently has two operating centers in Ghana and Kenya. It has near term plans to expand into other countries.
Catalyzing private sector funding for infrastructure investments is critical for Africa's development. Our investments are conducted responsibly, respecting the environment, local communities and stakeholders.
Our priority sectors
ICT
Power
Transport
Midstream gas
Our Projects
Africa50 identifies core infrastructure projects in shareholder countries, ensuring alignment between the selected project and the respective country’s development priorities.
Our News
The latest Africa50 press releases and media coverage.