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Anglo American invest in infrastructure at Barro Alto

Anglo American classroomLocated in rural Goiás state in Brazil, the Barro Alto nickel project is one of Anglo American’s four strategic growth projects currently in development. The development of the project poses challenges to the local community as its population and economy grows rapidly, but also provides unprecedented opportunities to build lasting economic prosperity. Supporting the development of host communities has been a priority for the Barro Alto team.

A full package of assistance

A comprehensive package of assistance to the town of Barro Alto focuses on improving the infrastructure of the town and helping it to become a safe and attractive community. To this end, Anglo American has made major investments in upgrading roads, building a technical training institute, improving water and sanitation, schools and providing a new hospital.

To complement these infrastructure improvements, Anglo American has worked with government and NGOs, including the company’s global partner CARE, to deliver refresher training for teachers, micro-credit loans, capacity building for the local municipality and support to hundreds of local entrepreneurs.

Early results

While the program is a long-term one, Anglo American reports encouraging early results in a number of key areas. To date, 249 entrepreneurs have been trained in both rural and urban areas through CARE’s support programs, while hundreds of schoolchildren have been given additional help with reading skills and supported to take part in cultural activities.

Anglo American is also working with other NGOs in helping the municipality to build public sector capacity using a methodology known as ‘school of government’ and to share a strategic plan for working with the community to meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals together.

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Published
03 August 2010
Company
Anglo American

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