Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory
Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory Engineering programming & user-centered design inputs Infrastructure feasibility studies (water, energy, transport) Monitoring & evaluation (M&E) Social
About Us
Reform Environmental & Social Consulting Africa Ltd (RESCA) is a Kenya-based multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in Environmental and Social Safeguards, Sustainable Engineering Advisory, Climate & Natural Resource Management, Infrastructure Due Diligence, and Community Development across Africa. We provide end-to-end consulting services that integrate engineering design, sustainability, and people-centered social development, ensuring that every project aligns with global best practices including:
- IFC Performance Standards
- World Bank Safeguards / ESF
- EIB Environmental & Social Standards
- AfDB Integrated Safeguards System
- Kenyan NEMA legislation & sector guidelines
RESCA is distinguished by its strong expertise in ESDD, ESIA, RAP, stakeholder engagement, gender mainstreaming, climate adaptation, water & sanitation, and resettlement planning. Our technical capacity is built on over 18 years of field experience across Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somaliland and The Gambia, supporting governments, investors, development partners, multilateral banks, and private sector infrastructure developers
Vision
To be Africa’s leading consulting firm advancing people-centered engineering, environmental sustainability, and inclusive development.
Mission
To deliver innovative, evidence-based, and socially responsible engineering and development solutions that promote resilience, sustainability, and equitable growth among communities and institutions.
Core Values
- Integrity & Transparency
- Excellence & Professionalism
- Inclusivity & Social Justice
- Innovation & Evidence-Based Approaches
- Sustainability & Climate Resilience
- Community-Centered Development
Our Services
Social Inclusion, Gender & Community Engagement
Social Inclusion, Gender & Community Engagement Stakeholder engagement strategy & execution Gender mainstreaming frameworks Human rights, Indigenous Peoples & vulnerable
Climate Change, Water & Natural Resource Management
Climate Change, Water & Natural Resource Management Climate risk & vulnerability assessments Watershed management & erosion control Sanitation & water
Resettlement, Land & Livelihoods
Resettlement, Land & Livelihoods Full Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) Abbreviated RAPs Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPF) Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRP) Asset
Environmental & Social Safeguards
Environmental & Social Safeguards Environmental & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) Social Impact Assessments (SIA) Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD)
Geographical Experience
RESCA has extensive operational experience across Africa:
- Kenya (over 40 projects)
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Malawi
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Somaliland
- The Gambia
Projects implemented include urban & rural water supply, sanitation, renewable energy (solar/wind), transport infrastructure, watershed management, and institutional capacity strengthening.
Our Competitive Advantages
- Deep Pan-African Social Development Expertise
Direct hands-on experience in more than 60+ major infrastructure projects across Africa.
Donor-Grade Technical Capacity
Experience working with:
- European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
- World Bank (WB)
- AfDB
- KfW
- AP Moller Capital
- International NGOs (World Vision, SIDA)
- Dutch Development Bank(FMO)
Proven Expertise Across Sectors
Including:
- Water & sanitation
- Energy (Wind, Solar)
- Transport infrastructure
- Urban development
- Irrigation & agriculture
- Natural resources
- Higher education facility design
Multidisciplinary Strength We integrate:
- Engineering
- Sociology
- Environmental science
- Community development
- Climate change
- Gender & social inclusion
Strong Stakeholder Engagement Capacity
Backed by 18+ years interacting with:
- Governments & county institutions
- Local communities
- Indigenous peoples
- Private sector developers
- Multilateral financiers
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