SAKHISISWE (BUILDING THE NATION) EDITION 1

SAKHISISWE (Building the Nation) Edition 1 is a resource guide detailing the transformative impact of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) in South Africa. Introduced by the government in 2011, the REIPPPP has successfully leveraged private sector involvement to develop renewable energy facilities across the country. Beyond energy generation, the programme focuses on radical socio-economic development, moving beyond mere corporate obligations to foster "personal relationships" with local communities.

This guide highlights how Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are actively contributing to the upliftment of rural and urban communities through targeted Enterprise Development (ED) and Socio-Economic Development (SED) projects.