Flag of Guinea Republic of Guinea

Context and Opportunities

Guinea, endowed with immense hydroelectric and mining potential (a "geological scandal"), paradoxically suffers from a significant energy deficit, especially in rural regions far from the capital, Conakry. The development of mining and agricultural areas is heavily dependent on the establishment of reliable energy and communication infrastructure.

Potential Intervention Zones

The Forest Guinea (N'Zérékoré) and Upper Guinea (Kankan) regions, rich in resources but poorly connected, are ideal targets. The installation of RMS Impact hubs would support local processing of agricultural products and provide essential services to mining communities.

Guinea at a glance

  • Population: ~14.1 million (2023 est.)
  • Area: 245,857 km²
  • GDP per capita: ~ $1,200 USD (2023 est.)
RMS Impact Potential
  • Potential number of sites: 20-25 sites
  • Project Status: Market analysis.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~45%

National electricity access rate (Source: World Bank, 2021).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Electrifying mining and agricultural areas.
💧 Drinking Water

~65%

Rural access rate (Source: UNICEF, 2022).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Ensuring water access for health and agriculture.
📡 Internet

~27%

Internet penetration rate (Source: DataReportal, 2023).

RMS Impact's Contribution: Connecting rural economic hubs.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.