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Independent Development Trust

South African electricity public utility

The Independent Development Trust (IDT) is a South African state-owned entity established to manage and deliver cost-effective infrastructure and development programmes on behalf of the South African government. It was established in 1990 with a government grant of R2 billion with the aim of supporting "education, housing, health services and business development projects in previously disadvantaged and mainly rural areas. " Since 1999 until 2025 it has reportedly delivered around R27.4 billion worth in development programs.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Independent Development Trust (IDT) is a South African state-owned entity established to manage and deliver cost-effective infrastructure and development programmes on behalf of the South African government. It was established in 1990 with a government grant of R2 billion with the aim of supporting "education, housing, health services and business development projects in previously disadvantaged and mainly rural areas." Since 1999 until 2025 it has reportedly delivered around R27.4 billion worth in development programs.2

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