Pilot Project
Lakou Colora — proving the model.
In Colora, Belladère, we are building the first Lakou: a working demonstration of how the model creates jobs, restores land, and generates revenue within 24 months.
~1,000
Pilot jobs
$3.8M
Secured
$43.8M
Phase one target
2–3 yrs
To self-sufficiency
Why Colora
Existing strengths
- Productive agricultural land with diverse microclimates
- Existing electricity grid access
- Reliable water sources and aquifer
- Internet and mobile connectivity
- Road access to regional markets
- Engaged local government and community leaders
What's being built
Year one priorities
- First training cohorts: 300–500 participants
- Agroforestry and reforestation across 20–50 hectares
- Solar microgrid and water/sanitation infrastructure
- Community center and demonstration station (DEPA)
- Launch of first 5–10 cooperative enterprises
- Public partnership and reporting framework
Help bring Lakou Colora to life.
The pilot is funded but not finished. Phase-one capital, technical partners, and diaspora investors are actively being onboarded.
Talk to the team