NRECA International

For more than six decades, NRECA International has advanced rural electrification and economic development by delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to communities worldwide. Since 1962, the organization has empowered over 220 million people through electrification projects that improve health, education, and economic opportunity. A global leader in utility development, NRECA International has helped establish more than 250 power utilities and electric cooperatives across 48 countries, including extensive work throughout Africa. Its expertise spans national electrification planning, geospatial investment platforms, mini‑grid and renewable energy design, distribution system construction, utility operations, and utility loss‑reduction strategies. Supported by philanthropic partners, international development organizations, and private‑sector investors, NRECA International plays a pivotal role in expanding energy access and strengthening the power sector in underserved regions. With many projects across Africa, including Angola, Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, the organization delivers both on‑grid and off‑grid solutions tailored to community needs. Rooted in the legacy of America’s electric cooperatives, NRECA International builds on a long tradition of shared technical expertise and cooperative principles that first electrified rural America. This historic connection continues to shape its mission, informing a community‑centered approach to expanding energy access and strengthening utilities worldwide.