The project, which focuses on rural centers around the M’Boundi, Kouakouala, Zingali and Loufika fields, helps improve infrastructure – such as schools and health centers, the drilling of drinking-water wells and the creation of CATREP, a vocational training center for farmers. The project was split into two phases: one five-year period between 2010 and 2015; the other launched in 2017 and still under way.
During the first phase, we built infrastructure and set up basic services in the area. This included drinking-water wells, medical clinics, primary schools and training courses. In the second phase, we are primarily focused on working with associations, local groups, public authorities and institutions responsible for local development to promote youth entrepreneurship and start-ups, as well as strengthening management skills within the community. In addition, we run many health, environmental and education campaigns.
In December 2020 we delivered three potable water wells to the Tchitondi, Dionga and Bondi villages. With these new wells, the total number of potable water wells delivered by Eni Congo rises to 30, to benefit a population of around 20,000 people.
The three wells are powered by photovoltaic energy; the tanks’ capacity ranges from 10 to 12 m³, supplied with 1250W, 1980W and 3500W pumps, respectively. As of today, 22 public facilities, previously without access to water, are now connected to such wells.
The CATREP (Centre d’Appui Technique et de Ressources Professionnelles) project began in 2012 with the construction and restoration of agricultural buildings. In 2018, we introduced organic methods, started rearing poultry, goats, sheep and pigs within CATREP’s facilities and provided technical assistance.
From 2013 we signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the country, for the realization of cultural projects on programs identified by the national authorities. The objective was to support education and infrastructure restoration projects to promote culture in different cities of the country.
This is how the following projects for the rehabilitation of conservation buildings of the country's colonial history were carried out: the transformation of the house of the governors into a multicultural center in the city of Makoua, the construction of the Musée du Cercle Africain in Pointe Noire and the extension of the Mausoleum Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza. Lastly, as part of our local development strategy, we are building a centre of excellence for training and research on renewable energies in Oyo, in the north of the country.
Opening the centre has made it possible to have land cultivated organically and to train farmers specialised in sustainable agriculture and the breeding of farmyard animals.
The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is an action programme with 17 goals aimed at the social and economicdevelopment of countries, regions and communities. As part of the Hinda project, our aims are to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture (Goal 2), ensure the health and wellbeing of the population (Goal 3), provide professional training and lifelong learning for the community (Goal 4) and ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all (Goal 6). Through the project we also are contributing to the fulfilment of goals that aim the eradication of all forms of poverty (Goal 1), to achieve gender equality (Goal 5), and to access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy (Goal 7). Lastly, our aims are to incentivise an inclusive and sustainable economic growth that will last over time (Goal 8), to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (Goal 12), to protect, restore and promote a sustainable use of the Earth’s ecosystem (Goal 15) and strengthen the means of implementation and renewal of the global partnership for sustainable development (Goal 17).
Interview with Honorine Ollombo, Chair of the NGO that’s part of CATREP
How we are improving living conditions for communities near M'Boundi, Kouakouala, Zingali, Loufika.
The project has been a really interesting and powerful experience for me. I have been able to apply what I had learnt at a theoretical level in a hands-on way. Connecting with such a different culture has resulted in interesting networks, whether with colleagues or the local authorities and beneficiary communities.
Elena Bosoni - Project Manager at the Eni Hinda Integrated Project (phase 1, from 2012 to 2014)
Community water wells are easing the burden of women and children who travel long distances every day to collect water and are helping to improve the health of local people. Responsibility for managing the wells has been handed over to Local Committees for Water Management, who have been tasked with supervising access to the wells, managing routine maintenance and ensuring the education of local people (in collaboration with NGOs) on the use of water, the importance of hygiene (with a focus on measures against Covid-19) and the conservation of local biodiversity.
The results to date
Some project highlights:
22
villages involved over approximately 830 km²
25,000
beneficiaries
30 wells
for drinking water
11
schools/built (including housing and sanitary facilities)
7
schools have with access to water
13
health facilities
connected to water wells (included 1 out of PIH influence)
Thanks to Hinda, we have strengthened our co-operation and partnerships with local and national authorities, the local people, and local and international NGOs. The CATREP project – included in the National Development Plan 2018-2021 – has been recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and has the support of the World Food Programme (WFP). Several of the project’s initiatives have also been supported by NGOs such as Médecins d’Afrique and AVSI.
Workplace safety is a fundamental principle that we share with employees, contract workers and local communities. For that reason, we implement all necessary measures to avoid accidents, including organisational models to assess and manage risk, training programs, skills development and the promotion of a culture of safety.
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