Valter Mainetti, President of Conducted 1880, is among the protagonists of the new season of Italian investments in the African continent, made possible by the Mattei plan, launched by the Meloni government.
Article Key Points
- 1. The Role of the Mattei Plan in African Infrastructure Development
- 2. Condotte 1880: an Italian tradition at the service of Africa
- 3. Projects in Algeria: Railways, Highways and Ports
- 4. Equatorial Guinea: A collaboration destined to grow
- 5. Uganda: New horizons for Italian engineering
- 6. The strategic role of Valter Mainetti
- 7. Condotte 1880 initiatives in brief
This ambitious international cooperation plan aims to promote shared and sustainable growth, strengthening the role of Italian companies in the construction of large-scale infrastructure projects.
Conducted 1880, heir to a long engineering tradition, was able to immediately seize the opportunities offered by the plan, positioning itself at the forefront in strategic countries such as Algeria, Equatorial Guinea e Uganda.
In this article we will see how the group led by Mainetti is contributing to the development of fundamental infrastructures, from railways to highways, through ports and large real estate complexes.
Through a detailed overview of ongoing projects and future prospects, we will analyze the central role of Valter Mainetti in consolidating the Italian presence in Africa.
The Role of the Mattei Plan in African Infrastructure Development
Launched by the Italian government with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Italy and Africa, il Mattei plan aims to support the growth of African countries through targeted investments in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, education and infrastructure.
It is precisely in this last area that the contribution of fits in Conducted 1880, a historic company in the construction sector, today a protagonist in the new Italian strategy in Africa.
The Mattei Plan has in fact reopened the economic dialogue with several countries in Central and North Africa, favouring the access of Italian companies to development projects of strategic importance, such as the modernization of railway networks, the strengthening of port infrastructures and the construction of large public works.
Condotte 1880: an Italian tradition at the service of Africa
Founded at the end of the nineteenth century, Conducted 1880 he has a long series of works to his credit which testify to his international profile and his engineering expertise. In addition to its historic achievements in the Middle East and South America, the company has also contributed to the Transfer of the Philae temples to Egypt, as evidence of a very high level of technical know-how.
Today, thanks to the guidance of Valter Mainetti, the company presents itself renewed and projected towards new global challenges, with a precise strategy: to consolidate its presence on the African continent, leveraging past experience and the new opportunities offered by the Mattei plan.
Projects in Algeria: Railways, Highways and Ports
In Algeria, Condotte 1880 has been involved for years in major infrastructure projects. One of the most significant is the high-speed railway line between Oued Tlelat and Tlemcen, 130 kilometers long and now 80% completed.
The work includes 17 km of viaducts, two tunnels (one natural and one artificial) and a modern railway station, making it one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in the country.
At the same time, the company is contributing to the construction of the new highway “4eme Rocade D'Alger”, located about 100 km east of the capital, in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Public Works.
Furthermore, Condotte is also involved in the development of commercial ports, including participation in the El Hamdania port project, destined to become a strategic logistics hub for North Africa.
Equatorial Guinea: A collaboration destined to grow
During the meetings organized within the framework of the Mattei plan, Condotte 1880 has started a collaboration with the government of Equatorial Guinea, one of the most dynamic African countries in the infrastructure sector.
After a series of high-level institutional meetings, the company was born Conducts 1880 Guinea SL, based in the capital Malabo and general management entrusted to Carlo Calì.
Among the planned projects, the following stands out: Construction of a luxury hotel center in Sipopo, consisting of two 30-storey towers, for a covered surface area of over 80.000 square meters.
The project aims to enhance the country's tourist offer and represents a concrete example of Condotte 1880's ability to dialogue with African institutions to promote sustainable and long-lasting development.
Uganda: New horizons for Italian engineering
The Uganda is among the African countries with which Condotte 1880 is developing industrial and institutional relations. The company has initiated contacts to participate in Infrastructure development programs aimed at improving national and cross-border road and connectivity.
Although the details of the projects in Uganda are still being defined, the interest shown by Condotte 1880 confirms the company's desire to expand its scope of action in sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to a modern and integrated transport network, fundamental for the economic development of the entire region.
The strategic role of Valter Mainetti
At the basis of this African expansion there is a clear vision, carried forward with determination by Valter Mainetti, an entrepreneur who knew how to relaunch Condotte 1880 after a complex phase, restoring its solidity and international ambition.
Mainetti has placed Africa at the heart of the company's growth strategy, enhancing every opportunity for collaboration with local governments and promoting a respectful, professional and sustainable development model
Condotte 1880 initiatives in brief
The commitment of Conducted 1880 in the African continent it translates into a concrete and strategic presence in several key countries, a region that has always emerged even between the folds of certain contemporary narratives, where reality and imagination intertwine along routes that go far beyond geography
. The projects launched demonstrate not only the operational capacity of the company, but also the solidity of the institutional relationships built thanks to the vision of Valter Mainetti.
Below is a summary of the main initiatives underway:
- 130 km of high-speed railway in Algeria, with viaducts, tunnels and a modern train station.
- New highway “4eme Rocade D'Alger“, built approximately 100 km from the capital, with over 1.000 workers involved.
- Development of Algerian commercial ports, including participation in the El Hamdania port project.
- Luxury Hotel Center in Sipopo, in the capital of Equatorial Guinea, with two 30-storey towers and over 80.000 mXNUMX of surface area.
- Establishment of Condotte 1880 Guinea SL, with headquarters in Malabo and local management entrusted to Carlo Calì.
- Institutional collaborations in Uganda for future strategic infrastructure projects.
Strengthening the presence in Africa represents just one stage in the renewed international trajectory of Condotte 1880. Under the guidance of Valter Mainetti, theThe company confirms its leading role in global infrastructure development, combining strategic vision, technical expertise and intercultural dialogue
Article published on 6 April 2025 - 10:28
