Zambia
Itezhi Tezhi Hydro Generation Project – innovative PPP structure
Key expected results of the program:
 120 MW of Hydro capacity
 Curb CO2 emissions by 14.4 million tons
Itezhi Tezhi Hydro Project
AfDB financing: USD 35 million
 The objective of the project is to design,
construction and operation of a 120 MW
independent power plant through a
concession agreement under a public-
private partnership (PPP).
 With the 120 MW hydro plant:
 Annual GHG reductions of 0.360 MT
CO2e per year
 Creation of 120 permanent jobs
 5% increase in electricity access
 The project will reduce poverty through
the supply of household, commercial and
industrial electricity and create an
enabling environment for business