After a formal peace agreement ended a twenty year civil war in 2005, NRECA International, Ltd. initiated a new electrification project in the town of Yei through funding from USAID.  NRECA International installed a street lighting circuit within three months, and proceeded to develop an integrated mini-grid that includes 1.2 MW of generation capacity and distribution system that currently provides reliable electric power to homes and businesses within the town. NRECA International has also provided technical and operational assistance to the existing electric utility in Juba.

NRECA International provided technical assistance in all aspects of design, procurement, construction, and operation of the electric generation and distribution system, and is currently providing institutional development assistance to the new utility, including training to utility personnel and the Board of Directors.   In Juba, NRECA International  continues to provide policy and program implementation support to the Ministry of Housing, Lands, and Public Utilities.

YECO's First Board of Directors

Sudan Co-op Elects First Board of Directors
(International Programs, March 10, 2010)

Yei Electric Cooperative (YECO) in Southern Sudan recently achieved a historic milestone: the elections and inauguration of its first board of directors.

The event, held February 27 as part of the co-op's first general assembly, drew ministry officials and a crowd of some 300 community members. Board members were inaugurated by the county commissioner of Yei.