Founding Partners

All for Africa’s founders have pioneered an internationally recognized approach to development in Africa. Through paradigm-shifting operations in Guinea, which are set to transform the economy of the entire nation, a developmental approach was honed to ensure long-term impact through local ownership and by building local capacity. This approach reflects the expert consensus that successful development initiatives in Africa must empower Africans with the tools they need to take control of their own destiny.

Sithe Global (www.sitheglobal.com) is building a $900 million Bujagali Hydropower Project on the Nile River in Uganda. Upon completion in 2011, the project is expected to more than double the electrical capacity of Uganda, end the current rotating blackouts and become an engine of economic growth through renewable, inexpensive long term hydroelectric power. In 2007, Sithe Global was awarded Euromoney Project Finance’s “Africa Power Deal of the Year” award. Sithe Global has invested millions of dollars into social and economic development, including reforestation of the Nile River basin, agricultural development and health and hygiene issues. Several projects include:

•    Infrastructure and agricultural development in the Naminya resettlement, including the planting of medicinal plants and passion fruit, establishment of a poultry facility for household distribution, and the construction of a nursery school;
•    Implementation of fisheries programs along the west and east bank;
•    365 hectares of riverbank reforestation to reduce erosion and provide for livelihoods;
•    Livelihood restoration activities particularly focused on created self-employed tourism operators;
•    Establishment of integrated community health programs and skills training centers.

SEACOM (www.SEACOM.mu) is the company responsible for building East Africa’s first international fiber optic connection. This $650 million, 16000 km fiber optic cable connects South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda to India and Asia, as well as Europe and the rest of the world.  The cable is increasing Africa’s bandwidth substantially.  SEACOM is discounting the cost of bandwidth by 85% from current satellite rates, thereby making the internet affordable to many Africans.  The company is also providing nearly free capacity to universities, schools and research centers, making distance learning practical and affordable.  In 2009, SEACOM was recognized with AfricaCom’s “Best Pan-African Initiative” award.

Global Alumina (www.globalalumina.com), in the Republic of Guinea, is an alumina refinery company responsible for the largest single capital investment in Sub-Saharan Africa.  It is a $5.5 billion alumina refinery, twice as big as the previous largest ever built anywhere in the world. To date, nearly $600 million has been invested into key port, road, rail and power infrastructure, as well as training and social development. At peak construction, the project will employ more than 10,000 workers in a country of only 10 million people.  A project goal is to help lead Guinea out of its long-term cycle of poverty.  Global Alumina is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and has made great strides in infrastructure development and social projects including:
•    Bridge and road reconstruction;
•    Village relocation into above-standard housing;
•    Educational facilities and vocational training centers;
•    Increased employment with the development of a poultry facility, a bakery and a uniform factory.