Resource Prime

About Us Resource Prime

ResourcePrime supports organizations developing energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects by providing expert guidance throughout project preparation, ensuring technical soundness, regulatory compliance, and sustainability to make their projects investment-ready.

From Preparation to Impact: Expert Advisory for Investment-Ready Projects in Central Africa.

ResourcePrime is committed to delivering expert sustainability, compliance, and technical advisory solutions that drive impactful and responsible project development across Sub-Saharan Africa. With a strategic focus on Francophone Africa, we work with governments, private sector companies, and international development organizations to design, implement, and optimize projects in energy, natural resources, and manufacturing. 

Beyond project preparation, ResourcePrime supports clients throughout program and project implementation, compliance monitoring, and performance evaluation. We assist international donors and funds by conducting in-depth market assessments, reviewing and designing regulatory frameworks, and leading stakeholder engagement, ensuring that their initiatives deliver measurable impact, and uphold accountability across their entire lifecycle.

To ensure that skills remain within organizations, ResourcePrime provides technical and industrial training in our core domains for clients operating in the sector. This is done in partnership with the Energy, Natural Resources, and Climate Institute (ENRC), equipping professionals with the expertise needed to drive sustainable growth and innovation.

Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between sustainability, compliance, and project execution, ensuring that businesses and industries meet global standards while driving economic growth.

Vision

Our vision is to be the leading force in driving sustainable, compliant, and high-impact energy and industrial projects across Central Africa, ensuring long-term economic growth, environmental responsibility, and community well-being.

Powering Progress, Transforming Markets through Strategic Business Units

ResourcePrime Inc

ResourcePrime Inc serves as the parent company, guiding the pan-African strategy of the ResourcePrime brand and leading consulting operations in countries where dedicated subsidiaries are not yet established. It oversees strategic direction, capital investment, and regional partnerships, ensuring consistency in quality, sustainability, and impact across all markets.

Our subsidiaries, such as ResourcePrime DRC (registered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo) and ResourcePrime Afrique Centrale (registered in Cameroon) are local entities embedded within specific countries to implement our mission on the ground. These offices provide context-specific solutions, regulatory alignment, and client engagement, while drawing on the broader expertise, tools, and resources of ResourcePrime Inc. This structure allows us to remain agile, locally responsive, and regionally integrated.

Why
ResourcePrime?

Deep Regional Expertise​

With a strong presence in Central and West Africa, we understand the complexities of energy, industrial, and climate-related projects across the region. Our experts bring extensive experience in energy sector reform, grid expansion, mini-grid development, and market-driven solutions that align with national and regional priorities.

Proven Technical Excellence

Our solutions prioritize long-term environmental, social, and economic viability. We support climate resilience, clean energy adoption, and carbon finance mechanisms, ensuring that projects contribute to national climate goals while fostering economic growth.

Proven Technical Excellence​

Our team comprises industry leaders with decades of experience in energy policy, project financing, regulatory reforms, and technical capacity building. Through ResourcePrime’s Energy, Natural Resources, and Climate Institute (ENRC), we also equip professionals with the skills needed to navigate Africa’s evolving energy and climate landscape.

End-to-End Value Chain Solutions

From feasibility studies to financing, implementation, and long-term operational support, we cover the entire project lifecycle. Whether it’s developing Greenfield and Brownfield power plants, designing frameworks for power purchase agreements, or advising on sustainable finance instruments, we deliver integrated solutions that drive impact.

Client-Centered Approach​

We tailor our solutions to meet the unique needs of each project and region. Whether working with private sector investors, development organizations, or government agencies, we align our expertise with their objectives to drive efficient project execution, risk mitigation, and long-term success.

Empowering Progress,
Delivering Impact

Meet the Team Behind ResourcePrime

ResourcePrime’s leadership team brings deep expertise in energy infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, ESG compliance, and project finance, with extensive experience across West and Central Africa. With strong backgrounds in legal advisory, policy development, environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA), and private-sector-led energy investments, our team is uniquely positioned to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, structure innovative financing solutions, and deliver sustainable energy projects that drive economic growth and resilience in the region.

Carl Mbeng
Carl Mbeng Principal Consultant/ Managing Director
Carl is the Founder and Principal Consultant at ResourcePrime. He is a seasoned legal and policy advisor with extensive expertise in regulatory frameworks and holds globally recognized certifications in ESG reporting, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), and Energy Project Finance. With over a decade of experience across Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, Carl has played a key role in structuring and negotiating complex agreements for large-scale infrastructure projects, donor-funded programs, and private sector partnerships in the energy, extractives, and water sectors. His deep understanding of policy, governance, and sustainable finance enables ResourcePrime to deliver impactful, compliant, and sustainable energy solutions across the region.
Dr. Satia Philip
Dr. Satia Philip Financial Analyst & Economic Advisor
Dr. Satia is a finance professional with extensive expertise in financial advisory, risk analysis, auditing, and corporate finance. With a Ph.D. in Finance from Jiangsu University and an MBA in Investments and Securities from the University of Wales, he has a strong academic and practical foundation in financial management, economic analysis, and investment strategy. He has held key roles in academia and industry, serving as an Assistant Finance Lecturer at ESSEC Business School in Douala and providing financial advisory services to businesses across various sectors. At ResourcePrime, Dr. Satia leads finance and economic advisory initiatives, offering strategic insights that drive sustainable and impactful investment decisions on clients' projects across the region.
Mr. David Kutelama
Mr. David Kutelama Country Manager- ResourcePrime DRC
David Kutelama is a seasoned Electrical Engineering Consultant with over 40 years of experience, specializing in distribution and densification of electrical networks. David leads ResourcePrime’s operations in the DRC, building on his extensive experience in developing and supporting universal access initiatives, capacity-building programs, and the implementation of smart and prepaid metering systems. His expertise extends to network optimization, and electrification strategy development, having contributed to projects in Senegal, Cameroon, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Holding a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cape Town, David combines technical proficiency with strategic oversight, ensuring sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Leony-Kelly Afor
Leony-Kelly Afor Data Analyst, Project Manager
Leony-Kelly Afor M. is Data Analyst and Project Manager at ResourcePrime, bringing over seven years of experience in project management, MEL, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement within the energy and climate sectors. She is skilled in using agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodologies to drive efficient project execution. With an MBA in Management Information Systems and a PMP® certification, she excels in data-driven decision-making, communication management, and workflow optimization. Her expertise spans business development, quality assurance, and strategic planning, ensuring projects align with key performance indicators and deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes in complex environments.