Mission

Izuba pioneers renewable energy and other sustainable development projects in frontier markets with a focus on Africa. It especially focuses on “first-in-country” and other complex projects, being the first independent project developer in a given country.

The company’s principals focus first on spending extensive time on the ground learning about needs and challenges to project implementation. They then form partnerships with local stakeholders and work together to overcome obstacles and challenges and to ensure the rapid and equitable completion of projects.

 

VALUES

Izuba’s company values are:

  • Ethical Action

    Always do the right thing.

  • Local Empowerment

    Transfer skills and knowledge to local stakeholders through partnerships. Build local capacity, which will in a virtuous cycle provide more efficient project execution for years to come.

  • Persistence

    Find creative solutions to problems in partnership with local stakeholders.

  • Speed

    Move quickly and don’t let task or project timelines slip. We have an imperative to support sustainable development goals as quickly as possible.

  • Long-term Focus

    Build quality projects that stand the test of time and will meet the needs of both current and future stakeholders.

 

SDGs

Izuba is focused on progressing the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • Our projects displace more expensive fossil fuel powered energy, increasing energy access and increasing disposable income.

  • Reducing usage of fossil fuel powered electricity generation, like diesel generators, provides for cleaner air and water.

  • Izuba’s core focus is on providing affordable and clean energy to all.

  • The company has a strong predisposition to hire local labor, paying fair, living wages under healthy working conditions.

  • We are committed to developing infrastructure projects in our target markets, and helping supply clean power for industry to thrive.

  • Sustainable cities require sustainable energy.

  • Izuba’s projects focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.

  • Izuba believes strongly in local empowerment and the importance of partnerships to achieve shared visions and goals.

“We see so many projects on paper, so many. To see a project transition from being on paper to see the beautiful solar panels that you see up here is truly the most exciting moment for us… A big factor in getting this project to come alive quickly is really the personal commitment, the hard work, the sleepless nights that Chaim had.”
— CLARE AKAMANZI

Rwanda Development Board (RDB)