2. Note: This document is being prepared by COMESA RIA from documents
presented by the COMESA National Investment Agencies; it is designed to
give an overview of the investment opportunities in the region and should be
viewed within the context of these objectives. This document contains informa-
tion in summary form and is therefore intended for general guidance only. It is not
intended to be a substitute for detailed research or the exercise of professional
judgment. COMESA RIA cannot accept any responsibility for loss occasioned
to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any material in this
document. On any specific matter, reference should be made to the appropriate
resource.
COMESA Investment Teasers
6. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
Project Description Rail link for Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan origi-
nating from Djibouti and terminating in Juba
Objective Reduction of the cost of transport by enhanc-
ing competitiveness though adequate physi-
cal infrastructure in rail /road connectivity and
transit facilitation
Expected Results Reduced transport cost and efficient corridor
operation to the supply chain of services from
the port to the final destination
Total Amount To be determined after conducting relevant
studies
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Other corridor development initiatives at an
advanced stage such as the North-South Cor-
ridor, Northern Corridor and Central Corridor
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ment
To adopt and implement the good practices
of other corridors and promote interventions
measures for the rail/road/port infrastructure
development
Period of Implementation Short/ medium term
Status Diagnostic study on the Djibouti/Ethiopia
corridor development is being undertaken by
a consultant
Remarks Request for the extension of the corridor to
Southern Sudan was made by the Djiboutian
government during the Third Infrastructure
Council meeting held in Djibouti, 21-29 Oct,
2009
Djibouti – Ethiopia – Sudan Corridor Development
7. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan
Project Description Rail linking Kenya, Sudan and Ethiopia
originating from Lamu port and terminating
in Juba with a link to the Ethiopia/ Djibouti
network
Objective Reduction of the cost of transport by en-
hancing competitiveness though adequate
physical infrastructure in rail /road connec-
tivity and transit facilitation
Expected Results Reduced transport cost and efficient cor-
ridor operation to the supply chain of ser-
vices from the port to the final destination
Total Amount To be determined after conducting relevant
studies
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Other corridor development initiatives at an
advanced stage such as the North-South
Corridor, Northern Corridor and Central
Corridor
Action Required or Implementation Arrangement To adopt and implement the good practice
of other corridors and promote to an eco-
nomic corridor interventions measures for
the Rail/Road/Port infrastructure develop-
ment packaged program
Period of Implementation Medium term
Status Diagnostic study on the Lamu and Central
corridors development being undertaken by
a consultant
Remarks The port of Lamu is a deep natural harbor
at Manda Bay and would be ideal for large
vessels including tankers which may be
carrying crude oil from oil fields in South-
ern Sudan and those already identified in
Uganda
Lamu Corridor Development
8. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi
Project Description Kagera Basin Railway linking Tanzania,
Rwanda and Burundi and originating from
Isaka in Tanzania
Objective Linking the Great Countries to Dar es
Salaam Port
Expected Results Reduced transport cost and efficient cor-
ridor operation to the supply chain of ser-
vices from the port to the final destination
Total Amount To be determined after conducting relevant
studies
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Other corridor development initiatives at an
advanced stage such as the North-South
Corridor, Northern Corridor and Central
Corridor
Action Required or Implementation Arrangement To connect the port of Dar El Salaam with
Rail links to landlocked countries and im-
plement the good practice of transit facilita-
tion interventions and measures for efficient
Rail/Port network connectivity as part of the
infrastructure development program
Period of Implementation Short/ medium term
Status The feasibility study, funded by AfDB has
already been completed
Kagera Basin Railway Development
9. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Kenya and Ethiopia
Project Description 400 KV transmission line between Ethiopia
and Kenya
Objective To facilitate trade in power through
evacuating power from the surplus areas
to the deficit areas and strengthen regional
integration
Expected Results Power trade among Eastern Africa states
Total Amount To be determined after completion of rel-
evant studies and design
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Ongoing hydro- power generation projects
in Ethiopia and Uganda
Action Required or Implementation Arrangement Physical implementation of the project
Period of Implementation Short/ medium term
Status Feasibility study completed
Remarks Several hydro power generation plant are
being developed in Ethiopia
Ethiopia/ Kenya Power Interconnection
10. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia
Project Description A new double circuit 400 Mega Watt HVAC
power transmission lines over 1,600 km to link
Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. It is intended to
link the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)
and the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP),
thus improving regional security of power
supply
Objective To facilitate trade in power through evacuat-
ing power from the surplus areas to the deficit
areas and strengthening regional integration
Expected Results Power Grid interconnection between Southern
Africa and Eastern Africa
Estimated Total Amount USD 880 million
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Expansion of the power generating capacity,
development of regional interconnectors and
the strengthening of the Eastern Africa Power
Pool
Period of Implementation Short/ medium term
Status Transaction advisor has been engaged to
provide financial, technical, and legal advisory
services. Project Information Memorandum
(PIM) has been approved by the 3 countries.
The governments of Tanzania, Kenya and
Zambia have agreed to form a Project Man-
agement Unit (PMU)
Remarks Agreement on tariffs and wheeling charges
Zambia/Tanzania/Kenya Power Grid Interconnection
11. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Participating Countries Djibouti, Ethiopia
Project Description The LNG receiving terminal at Doraleh will
enable Djibouti to secure its energy needs and
reduce the cost of doing business through
the provision of gas for the expanding energy
needs of the country.
It is envisaged that this project will also con-
tribute to secure the growing energy needs
of countries beyond Djibouti, namely some
COMESA Member States.
Objective Enable the government of Djibouti to make in-
formed decisions on use of natural gas as an
alternative source of energy in order to lower
prices and diversify the sources of energy
to ensure continuous and stable supply of
energy in the local and regional market.
The specific objective of the feasibility study
is to consider commercial, financial, technical,
environmental, legal and institutional aspects
of the project and the preparation of an Inves-
tor Information Memorandum for presentation
for potential investors.
Expected Results Onshore storage capacity for LNG established
in Djibouti for the countries on the Djibouti
Corridor
Total Amount USD 1 million for the feasibility study
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Search ongoing for alternative sources of
energy due to increase in prices of crude
petroleum oil. Gas would be an important
alternative for both industrial and domestic
needs
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ment
Carry out feasibility study
Period of Implementation Short/ medium term
Status Terms of Reference (TORs) for the detailed
feasibility studies already prepared
Remarks Currently, the energy needs are for both
industrial and domestic purposes
LNG construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
receiving terminal at port of Dorahleh, Djibouti
12. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Djibouti
Route Djibouti – Addis Ababa
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Link between Ethiopia and Djibouti providing
access to landlocked Ethiopia to port services
in Djibouti
Length 45 Km
Total Amount USD 50 million
Ongoing Activities in COMESA Region Expansion of the power generating capacity,
development of regional interconnectors and
the strengthening of the Eastern Africa Power
Pool
On-going Related Activities in Member
States
Ethiopia Master Plan study to be provided by
Ethiopia
Implementation Arrangements Ethiopia and Djibouti will liaise, prepare Terms
of Reference and launch contract for services
with funding to be defined.
Period of Implementation Feasibility study and design to be completed
by end of 2010
Rehabilitation of the Carrefour d’Arta – Guelile Road /
Djibouti Corridor
13. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Djibouti
Route Djibouti – Addis Ababa – Mizar – Raad –
Kapoeta
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Link between Ethiopia and Djibouti providing
access to Southern Sudan to port services in
Djibouti
Length 260 Km
Status Design on-going
Total Amount USD 260 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States Upgrading of the Kapoeta – Juba Road under
planning by Sudan
Implementation Arrangements Ethiopia and Sudan will liaise on the develop-
ment of this project
Period of Implementation Design to be completed by end of 2011
Upgrading of the Mizar – Raad – Dima – Kapoeta Road /
Djibouti Corridor
14. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Project Description Design and contracting for reconstruction of
the Djibouti/Addis Railway to standard gauge
Corridor Djibouti
Route Djibouti – Addis Ababa
Objective Undertake detailed engineering designs and
reaching financial closure for implementation
either by PPP or BOT
Expected Results Link between Ethiopia and Djibouti providing
access to landlocked Ethiopia to port services
in Djibouti
Length 800 Km initially
Status Ethiopia has already prepared a national Rail-
way master plan
Total Amount Approx. USD 50 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States Both Kenya and Sudan have decided to
develop a standard gauge railway network on
the Lamu Corridor to link the three countries
through Juba and Addis Ababa
Implementation Arrangements Ethiopia Djibouti have worked together to
prepare the master plan and will coordinate
during implementation
Reconstruction of the Djibouti – Addis Railway / Djibouti
Corridor
15. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Berbera – Hargeisa Jijiga Addis Ababa
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Regional link between Ethiopia and Somalia
providing access to landlocked Ethiopia to
port services in Berbera
Length 158 Km
Status Pre-feasibility study completed
Total Amount USD 7.5 million for feasibility and design
On-going Related Activities in Member States To be added from Ethiopia Master Plan study
to be provided by Ethiopia
Implementation Arrangements Ethiopia and Somaliland Roads Authorities
will liaise, prepare Terms of Reference and
launch contract for services with funding to
be defined
Rehabilitation of the Berbera – Hargeisa Road / Berbera
Corridor
16. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Berbera – Hargeisa Jijiga Addis Ababa
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Regional link between Ethiopia and Somalia
to provide access to landlocked Ethiopia to
port services in Berbera
Length 83 Km
Status PF Study undertaken
Total Amount USD 90 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States Ethiopia has already completed segment from
Jijiga to the border at Togochaale
Implementation Arrangements Somaliland to liaise with Ethiopia during the
design and construction
Upgrade of Hargeisa – Togochaale Road / Berbera Corridor
17. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Tunduma – Addis Ababa – Lamu
Project Description Construction of the segment Turbi-Moyale to
upgrade it to bitumen standard
Route Arusha Isiolo, Marsabit, Moyale, Addis Ababa
Objective Secure funding to undertake the construc-
tion of the road segment to complete the link
between Kenya and Ethiopia through a paved
road
Expected Results Regional link between Ethiopia and Kenya to
provide access for landlocked Ethiopia to port
services in Mombasa
Length 160 Km
Status Feasibility and design studies completed.
Works tender to be prepared
Total Amount USD 160 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States Part of Corridor 5 under the East African
Road Network Project (Tunduma– Iringa –
Dodoma – Arusha (TZ) – Namanga – Nairobi
– Nyeri – Nanyuki – Isiolo – Marsabit – Moyale
– Addis Ababa). The Isiolo Merile segment is
under construction while funding has been al-
located for the Merile River/Marsabit and Turbi
by the European Commission and AfDB
On the Ethiopian side the Moyale Agremariam
segment is being rehabilitated with funding
from AfDB
It is also part of the Cape to Cairo Highway,
the missing links in the Horn of Africa region
include only these two road sections and fea-
sibility/design studies have been completed
Implementation Arrangements Kenya will award works contracts with fund-
ing to be defined
Period of Implementation 2010-2012
Turbi – Moyale Road / Tunduma – Addis Ababa / Lamu
Corridor
18. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Project Description Feasibility study on the Development of the
Lamu Corridor (including rail, road, oil pipeline
and ports facilities)
Corridor Lamu
Route Lamu – Juba/ Moyale – Addis Ababa
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Link Southern Sudan and Ethiopia and by rail
to the port of Lamu in Kenya
Length 1,400 Km rail (Lamu/ Juba)
Status Feasibility study on the Kenya side on-going
On-going Related Activities in Member States Ethiopia has already prepared a national
railway master plan taking into account links
to the Lamu port
Implementation Arrangements Feasibility studies and further works to be
coordinated among the three countries (Ke-
nya, Ethiopia and Sudan) through a Project
Implementation Unit (PMU)
Period of Implementation Studies and design to be completed by end
of 2012
Development of the Lamu Corridor / Lamu Corridor
19. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa – Eldoret – Lokichoggio – Juba
Objective Complete the regional link between Kenya
and Sudan providing access for Southern
Sudan to Mombasa port for the region
Expected Results Detailed engineering designs and tender
documents for the rehabilitation of the seg-
ment Eldoret- Lodwar- Lokchoggio
Status Feasibility study for rehabilitation and designs
on some segments already undertaken
On-going Related Activities in Member States Under Corridor 3 of the East African Road
Network Project (Biharamulo – Mwanza –
Musoma – Sirari –Kisumu – Kitale – Lodwar
- Lokichoggio) the sections will eventually link
Sudan with the Northern Corridor and there-
fore Mombasa port
Implementation Arrangements The implementation of this task is the re-
sponsibility of the Government of Kenya and
regular consultations need to be made with
Sudan
Period of Implementation 2010-2014
Rehabilitation of the Eldoret Lodwar – Lokichoggio Road /
Northern Corridor
20. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Eldoret, Lokchoggio, Juba
Objective Complete outstanding studies on Logkchog-
gio – Kapoeta – Juba
Expected Results Engineering designs and tender document
Length 335 Km
Status Feasibility studies and engineering designs
exist but need to be updated
Total amount USD 30 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States • Under Corridor 3 of the East African
Road Network Project (Biharamulo –
Mwanza – Musoma – Sirari –Kisumu
– Kitale – Lodwar – Lokichoggio) the
sections will eventually link Sudan with
the Northern Corridor and therefore
Mombasa port;
• In Sudan preliminary design works had
been undertaken in the 1980’s prior to
commencement of national conflict.
Implementation Arrangements The implementation of this task is the re-
sponsibility of the Government of Sudan and
regular consultations need to be made with
Kenya
Period of Implementation 2010-2014
Lokchoggio – Kapoeta – Juba Road (Kenya – Sudan) /
Northern Corridor
21. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala Gulu Nimule Juba
Objective Upgrading of the Gulu – Atiak Nimule seg-
ment of the Road
Expected Results Establishment of a paved regional link be-
tween Uganda and Sudan providing access to
Mombasa port for the region
Length 104 Km
Status Feasibility studies and engineering designs
already completed
Total Amount USD 110 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States • The Nimule – Juba segment is under
construction through funding from the
Government of the United States of
America;
• Rehabilitation of the Gulu- Kampala road
is also programmed with funding from
the Government of Uganda.
Implementation Arrangements The implementation of this task is the respon-
sibility of the Government of Uganda and
regular consultations need to be made with
Sudan
Period of Implementation 2010-2012
Gulu – Atiak Numule – Juba Road / Northern Corridor
22. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Juba, Malakal
Objective Undertake detailed engineering designs and
upgrading of Juba- Malakal gravel road
Expected Results Establishment of a paved regional link be-
tween Uganda and Sudan providing access to
Mombasa port for the region
Status Feasibility studies and engineering designs for
some segments already completed
On-going Related Activities in Member States The Nimule – Juba segment is under con-
struction through funding from the Govern-
ment of the United States of America
Implementation Arrangements The implementation of this task is the re-
sponsibility of the Government of Sudan and
regular consultations need to be made with
Kenya and Uganda
Period of Implementation 2010-2015
Upgrading of Juba to Malakal Road – Sudan / Northern
Corridor
23. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala Gulu, Kaya Juba
Objective Undertake detailed engineering designs and
upgrading of Juba- Malakal gravel road
Status Feasibility studies and engineering designs for
some segments already completed.
Expected results Establishment of a paved regional link be-
tween Uganda and Sudan providing access to
Mombasa port for the region
On-going Related Activities in Member States The Nimule – Juba segment is under con-
struction through funding from the Govern-
ment of the United States of America
Implementation Arrangements The implementation of this task is the re-
sponsibility of the Government of Sudan and
regular consultations need to be made with
Kenya and Uganda.
Period of Implementation 2010-2015
Upgrading of Kaya – Juba (Sudan) / Northern Corridor
24. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
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Industry / Sector Transport
Project Description Reconstruction of the Kenya Uganda Rail-
ways to standard gauge
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala, Kasese/ Pakwach
Objective Preparation of and feasibility studies detailed
and engineering design followed by imple-
mentation of the link
Expected Results Establishment of a regional rail link between
Kenya, Uganda and Sudan providing access
to Mombasa port for the region
Status Feasibility studies on-going
On-going Related Activities in Member States The five EAC member states and Djibouti,
Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to adopt the
standard gauge for future rail developments
Implementation Arrangements Kenya and Uganda authorities establish a
joint committee to ensure a coordinated ap-
proach to implementation
Reconstruction of the Kenya – Uganda Railway /
Northern Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala Gulu Nimule Juba
Objective Preparation of a management/concession
study, followed by infrastructure development
and related studies (Prefeasibility studies and
design) followed by implementation of the link
Expected Results Establishment of a regional rail link between
Kenya, Uganda and Sudan providing access
to Mombasa port for the region
On-going Related Activities in Member States Kenya and Uganda preparing for the recon-
struction of their rail networks on the standard
gauge dimensions
Implementation Arrangements Sudan and Uganda authorities establish a
joint committee to ensure a coordinated ap-
proach to implementation
Gulu – Juba – Wau Railway Link (Uganda – Sudan) /
Northern Corridor
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Industry / Sector Energy
Project Description It is a new double circuit 400 Mega Watt HVAC power transmission lines
over 1,600 km to link Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. It is primary intended
to supply power from Zambia to Tanzania and Kenya. It is also intended
to link the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) and the Eastern Africa
Power Pool (EAPP0, thus improving regional security of supply
Objective • To reduce average energy production costs, improve in the utiliza-
tion of hydroelectric and thermal energy and more economic daily,
weekly and seasonally load dispatch by optimizing differences in
loading patterns;
• To reduce investment due to improved energy utilization, reduce
standby reserves and improve economies of scale;
• More flexible maintenance scheduling and emergency support.
Expected Re-
sults
Reliable electricity services as well as reduced average energy produc-
tion costs, improved utilization of hydroelectric and thermal energy within
the region. Reduced investment cost due to improved energy utilization
and improved economies of scale
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 776 million comprising:
• USD 380 million for the section in Zambia;
• USD 309 million for the section in Tanzania;
• USD 87 million for the section in Kenya.
On-going Related
Activities in the
COMESA Region
Many electric power interconnectors will be operational between 2010,
2012 and 2013 like:
• Uganda – Rwanda commissioning 2013;
• Rwanda – Burundi commissioning 2013;
• Burundi – DR Congo commissioning 2013;
• Sudan – Ethiopia commissioning end 2010;
• Ethiopia – Kenya commissioning 2012/13.
These interconnectors will complement Zambia – Tanzania – Kenya
power grid interconnection in linking the Southern Africa Power Pool
(SAPP) with the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP)
Power Grid Interconnection / Kenya – Tanzania – Zambia
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Action Required
or Implementation
Arrangements
The project shall be developed by public sector in the three countries
(Zambia/ Tanzania/ Kenya). This is partly to facilitate mobilization of
concessionary funding and also to minimize the impact of private sector
driven return requirements on the project cost and eventual tariffs to
customers. A Project Management Unit (PMU) owned jointly by Zambia/
Tanzania/Kenya Governments will be set up to manage the project during
implementation and thereafter handover to a legal entity jointly owned by
Zambia/Tanzania/Kenya Governments to coordinate the Project during
commercial operation. The COMESA Secretariat is facilitating resource
mobilization for the project.
Period of imple-
mentation
Three years
Status • Transaction advisor has been engaged to provide financial, techni-
cal, and legal advisory services. Project Information Memorandum
(PIM) has been approved by the 3 countries. To effectively man-
age the project Government of Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia have
agreed to form a Project Management Unit (PMU);
• The technical, financial, economic and environmental studies have
been completed.
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Industry / Sector Energy
Project Description The total length of the transmission line is about 1200
km depending on the landing point on the Kenya side.
It will be 500KV direct current (DC) line, constructed
from Wolita Sodo in Ethiopia to Longonot in Kenya. The
commissioning date for this link is 2012/13 according
to the feasibility study completed in 2008. That would
constitute the first phase of the project with transfer ca-
pacity of 1000MW.The second phase which upgrades
the transfer capacity to 2000 MW is sought to come
online by 2020.
Objective • To reduce average energy production costs,
improve in the utilization of hydroelectric and ther-
mal energy and more economic daily, weekly and
seasonally load dispatch by optimizing differences
in loading patterns;
• To reduce investment due to improved energy
utilization, reduce standby reserves and improve
economies of scale;
• More flexible maintenance scheduling and emer-
gency support.
Expected Results • Reliable electricity services as well as reduced
average energy production costs, improved utili-
zation of hydroelectric and thermal energy within
the region;
• Reduced investment cost due to improved energy
utilization and improved economies of scale.
Total Amount • The total estimated cost of the project is USD
1,531 million comprising:
• USD 957 million for phase I;
• USD 574 million for phase II.
Power Interconnection / Ethiopia – Kenya
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On-going Related Activities in the
COMESA Region
Many electric power interconnectors will be operational
between 2010, 2012 and 2013 like:
• Uganda – Rwanda commissioning 2013;
• Rwanda – Burundi commissioning 2013;
• Burundi – DRC commissioning 2013;
• Sudan – Ethiopia commissioning end 2010.
These interconnectors will complement Ethiopia/Kenya
power grid interconnection in linking the Southern Af-
rica Power Pool (SAPP) with the Eastern Africa Power
Pool (EAPP).
Action Required or Implementation
Arrangements
The project shall be developed by the public sector in
the two countries (Ethiopia/ Kenya). It is envisaged that
a Project Management Unit (PMU) owned jointly by
Ethiopia/Kenya Governments will be set up to manage
the project during implementation and thereafter han-
dover to a legal entity jointly owned by Ethiopia/Kenya
Governments to coordinate the Project during commer-
cial operation. The COMESA Secretariat is facilitating
resource mobilization for the project.
Period of Implementation Three years. Phase I to be implemented between 2010
to 2013.
Status • Detailed feasibility study has been completed;
• Design and Tender Document preparation to be
completed in 6 months from now.
Remarks The cost estimation of the overhead lines plays a
paramount role in the overall project price, so it was
performed based on optimized design figures.
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Industry / Sector Transport
Project Description Reconstruction of the Kenya Uganda Rail-
ways to standard gauge
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala, Kasese/ Pakwach
Objective Preparation of and feasibility studies detailed
and engineering design followed by imple-
mentation of the link
Expected Results Establishment of a regional rail link between
Kenya, Uganda and Sudan providing access
to Mombasa port for the region
Status Feasibility studies on-going
On-going Related Activities in Member States The five EAC member states and Djibouti,
Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to adopt the
standard gauge for future rail developments
Implementation Arrangements Kenya and Uganda authorities to establish a
joint committee to ensure a coordinated ap-
proach to implementation
Reconstruction of the Kenya – Uganda Railway /
Northern Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Northern Corridor
Route Mombasa, Kampala Gulu Nimule Juba
Objective Preparation of a management/concession
study, followed by infrastructure development
and related studies (Prefeasibility studies and
design) followed by implementation of the link
Expected Results Establishment of a regional rail link between
Kenya, Uganda and Sudan providing access
to Mombasa port for the region
On-going Related Activities in Member States Kenya and Uganda preparing for the recon-
struction of their rail networks on the standard
gauge dimensions
Implementation Arrangements Sudan and Uganda authorities to establish a
joint committee to ensure a coordinated ap-
proach to implementation
Gulu – Juba – Wau Railway Link (Uganda – Sudan) /
Northern Corridor
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective • To reduce average energy production
costs, improve in the utilization of hy-
droelectric and thermal energy and more
economic daily, weekly and seasonally
load dispatch by optimizing differences
in loading patterns;
• To reduce investment due to improved
energy utilization, reduce standby re-
serves and improve economies of scale;
• More flexible maintenance scheduling
and emergency support.
Project Description It is a new double circuit 400 Mega Watt
HVAC power transmission lines over 1,600 km
to link Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya. It is pri-
mary intended to supply power from Zambia
to Tanzania and Kenya. It is also intended to
link the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)
and the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP0,
thus improving regional security of supply.
Expected Results Reliable electricity services as well as reduced
average energy production costs, improved
utilization of hydroelectric and thermal energy
within the region. Reduced investment cost
due to improved energy utilization and im-
proved economies of scale.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 776 million
comprising:
• USD 380 million for the section in
Zambia;
• USD 309 million for the section in Tan-
zania;
• USD 87 million for the section in Kenya.
Power Grid Interconnection / Kenya – Tanzania – Zambia
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On-going Related Activities in the COMESA
Region
Many electric power interconnectors will be
operational between 2010, 2012 and 2013
like:
• Uganda – Rwanda commissioning 2013;
• Rwanda – Burundi commissioning 2013;
• Burundi – DR Congo commissioning
2013;
• Sudan – Ethiopia commissioning end
2010;
• Ethiopia – Kenya commissioning
2012/13.
These interconnectors will complement Zam-
bia – Tanzania – Kenya power grid intercon-
nection in linking the Southern Africa Power
Pool (SAPP) with the Eastern Africa Power
Pool (EAPP)
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
The project shall be developed by public sec-
tor in the three countries (Zambia/ Tanzania/
Kenya). This is partly to facilitate mobilization
of concessionary funding and also to minimize
the impact of private sector driven return
requirements on the project cost and eventual
tariffs to customers. A Project Management
Unit (PMU) owned jointly by Zambia/Tanzania/
Kenya Governments will be set up to manage
the project during implementation and there-
after handover to a legal entity jointly owned
by Zambia/Tanzania/Kenya Governments to
coordinate the Project during commercial op-
eration. The COMESA Secretariat is facilitat-
ing resource mobilization for the project.
Period of Implementation Three years
Status A transaction advisor has been engaged to
provide financial, technical, and legal advisory
services. A Project Information Memorandum
(PIM) has been approved by the 3 countries.
To effectively manage the project, the Govern-
ment of Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia have
agreed to form a Project Management Unit
(PMU). The technical, financial, economic and
environmental studies have been completed.
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective • To reduce average energy production
costs, improve in the utilization of hy-
droelectric and thermal energy and more
economic daily, weekly and seasonally
load dispatch by optimizing differences
in loading patterns;
• To reduce investment due to improved
energy utilization, reduce standby re-
serves and improve economies of scale;
More flexible maintenance scheduling
and emergency support.
Project Description The total length of the transmission line is
about 1200 km depending on the landing
point on the Kenya side. It will be a 500 KV di-
rect current (DC) line, constructed from Wolita
Sodo in Ethiopia to Longonot in Kenya. The
commissioning date for this link is 2012/13
according to the feasibility study completed
in 2008. That would constitute the first phase
of the project with transfer capacity of 1000
MW. The second phase which upgrades the
transfer capacity to 2000 MW is sought to
come online by 2020.
Expected Results • Reliable electricity services as well as re-
duced average energy production costs,
improved utilization of hydroelectric and
thermal energy within the region;
• Reduced investment cost due to im-
proved energy utilization and improved
economies of scale.
Total Amount The total estimated cost of the project is USD
1,531 million comprising:
• USD 957 million for phase I;
• USD 574 million for phase II.
Power Interconnection / Ethiopia – Kenya
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On-going Related Activities in the COMESA
Region
Many electric power interconnectors will be
operational between 2010, 2012 and 2013
like:
• Uganda – Rwanda commissioning 2013;
• Rwanda – Burundi commissioning 2013;
• Burundi – DRC commissioning 2013;
• Sudan – Ethiopia commissioning end
2010.
These interconnectors will complement
Ethiopia/Kenya power grid interconnection in
linking the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP)
with the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP).
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
The project shall be developed by the public
sector in the two countries (Ethiopia/ Kenya).
It is envisaged that a Project Management
Unit (PMU) owned jointly by Ethiopia/Kenya
Governments will be set up to manage the
project during implementation and thereafter
handover to a legal entity jointly owned by
Ethiopia/Kenya Governments to coordinate
the Project during commercial operation. The
COMESA Secretariat is facilitating resource
mobilization for the project.
Period of Implementation Three years. Phase I to be implemented be-
tween 2010 to 2013.
Status Detailed feasibility study has been completed
Remarks The cost estimation of the overhead lines
plays a paramount role in the overall project
price, so it was performed based on opti-
mized design figures
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective The overall objective of the feasibility study is to enable the
Government of Djibouti to make informed decisions on the use of
natural gas as an alternative source of energy with the aim of low-
ering prices and to diversify the sources of energy for the purpose
of assuring a continuous and stable supply of energy in the local
and regional market.
The specific objective of the feasibility study is to undertake a
detailed project which includes commercial, financial, technical,
environmental, legal and institutional aspects of the project and the
preparation of an Investor Information Memorandum for presenta-
tion to potential investors.
The objective of the natural gas receiving terminal at the port of
Doraleh is to enable Djibouti to secure its energy needs and reduce
the cost of doing business through addressing the supply side
constraint
Project Description The natural gas receiving terminal at the port of Doraleh will enable
Djibouti to secure its energy needs and reduce the cost of doing
business through addressing the supply side constraint. It is envis-
aged that this receiving gas terminal would facilitate the provision
of the fast expanding energy needs of the country. Currently, the
energy needs of the country are mainly electricity for both domes-
tic and industrial purposes and over the last five years these needs
have grown remarkably due to increase in the economic activities
of the country and improvement in the standard of livings of the
population It is envisaged that this project will also contribute to
secure the growing energy needs of countries beyond Djibouti,
namely some COMESA Member States.
Expected Results • Enhancement of the intra-market and extra-market competi-
tiveness of Djibouti;
• Ensuring that Djibouti can position itself as a Regional Hub;
• Improvement in energy supply in Djibouti and the COMESA
region in general as well reduced cost of energy.
A Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Receiving Terminal at Port
of Doraleh / Djibouti (lead country)
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Total Amount Feasibility studies estimated to cost USD 1 million plus physical
implementation cost which yet to be determined by the feasibility
study.
Action Required or
Implementation Ar-
rangements
It is expected that the Government of Djibouti to form a data (infor-
mation) room which should include all available information from
different government bodies in order to fast track and facilitate the
feasibility study and provide access for the bidders to this room.
It is also envisaged that this project would be given a regional di-
mension through attracting other COMESA neighbouring countries
and that the Government of Djibouti should involve them right from
the beginning.
Period of Implemen-
tation
One year
Status Terms of Reference (TORs) for a feasibility study for the construc-
tion of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal at the port of
Doraleh, Djibouti were prepared.
A detailed feasibility study to be undertaken which should include
the following:
• Inception Report;
• Local and Regional Demand / Forecast Report;
• Detailed feasibility study report on the different alternative
sources for energy;
• Business Plan for the implementation of the liquefied natural
gas receiving terminal;
• Technical feasibility and required terminal capacity report;
• Commercial and Financial Models;
• Regulatory Framework;
• Gas distribution network and marketing strategy;
• Investor Information Memorandum;
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report;
• Social Impact Analysis.
Remarks The cost indicated above is an indicative one, However, the cost
estimates for the feasibility study shall be determined through the
tendering process.
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective • To generate electrical power to improve economic and social
development of the COMESA region and beyond;
• To provide relatively cheap electrical power input for the
region;
• To contribute to energy security of the region;
• To increase the access to electric power;
• To contribute to wealth creation and poverty reduction in the
region.
Project Description The projects are designed to tap the natural renewable hydroelec-
tric energy from the Congo River networks located on the West
Coast of Southern Africa. SNEL, which is electricity utility of the
Democratic Republic of Congo, had submitted Inga 3 power sta-
tion site to generate 3500 megawatts for Western Power Corridor
(WESTCOR) development. SNEL also owns and operates the two
existing power stations, Inga 1 and Inga 2.
Western Power Corridor (WESTCOR) was formed in February 2003
by the national utility companies South Africa’s Eskom, the DRC’s
SNEL, Angola’s Empresa Nacional de Electricidade, Namibia’s
NamPower and Botswana Power.
In a later development, the DRC rejected the regional development
programme offered by WESTCOR and planned to develop Inga 3
on its own. In this regard, BHP Billiton was selected through a bid-
ding process in 2009 to develop the Inga 3 plant with a generating
capacity of 2,500MW. BHP Billiton will now substitute WESTCOR
in carrying out the project.
The power produced by Inga 3 will be supplied to BHP’s proposed
aluminium smelter which will require about 2000 megawatts. The
rest of Inga 3 which is 500 megawatts will be supplied to the
southern African power grid.
Moreover, the size and constant flow rate of Congo River provides
a huge hydroelectric potential particularly at the Inga site, which is
assessed at 44000 megawatts.
Four actions are on-going for Inga side development. They are
rehabilitation of Inga 1 and Inga 2, feasibility studies of Inga 3 and
physical implementation of Inga 3, Inga hydro feasibility studies
and regional interconnection feasibility.
Inga 3, 2500 Mega Watts and Grand Inga, 39,000 Mega
Watts / COMESA Countries and beyond
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Expected Results Generating the huge capacity of 2500 megawatts in Inga 3 and
about 390000 megawatts for Grand Inga would significantly
Increase the current install capacity of the COMESA region of ap-
proximately 38000 megawatts and would increase the capacity of
the region to meet its growing power demands and with potential
to export beyond the region
Total Amount The Inga 3 project is estimated to cost around USD 3.5 billion;
Feasibility studies for the Inga side which include Grand Inga esti-
mated to around USD 15 million project;
The indicative cost of Grand Inga is USD 55 billion.
On-going Related
Activities in the
COMESA Region
Some hydro projects in some COMESA countries like Ethiopia
Action Required or
Implementation Ar-
rangements
It is envisaged that BHP intends to develop Inga 3 power project in
collaboration with the DRC, through a Public Private Partnership
Status It is envisaged that the initial concept studies, related to the smelt-
er and the Inga 3 power plant have been completed. BHP plans to
carry out the feasibility study of the power plant from mid-2011 to
mid-2013. The construction will start in 2014;
Inga hydro site feasibility studies are yet to be completed;
The cost indicated above for Grand Inga is an indicative one; the
estimated cost shall be determined upon the completion of the
feasibility studies.
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective Objectives of the project include the following:
To generate electrical power to improve economic and social de-
velopment of Zambia and the region;
To provide relatively cheap electrical power input;
To contribute to energy security of Zambia and the region;
To increase the access to electric power;
To contribute to wealth creation and poverty reduction in Zambia
the region.
Project Description The project is a 120 megawatts hydro power station to be installed
on an existing dam located on the Kafue River as a base load
operation.
Expected Results The generating capacity of 120 megawatts would increase the
current install capacity of Zambia of 1962 megawatts and would
increase the capacity of the country to meet its growing power
demands and with potential to export surplus to the neighbouring
countries;
The project will add to the generating capacity in the region, by
lessening the need for Zambia to import power.
Total Amount USD 275 million
On-going Related
Activities in the
COMESA Region
Some hydro projects in some COMESA countries like Ethiopia
Action Required or
Implementation Ar-
rangements
The project is being developed as an IPP on a BOOT basis. The
Government of Zambia support of the project is via the provision of
a 25 year concession for the project and the other incentives avail-
able to power projects in Zambia.
Period of Implemen-
tation
The project construction period is about 3.5 years
Status Feasibility studies have been completed and financial close
Remarks Incentives for this investment opportunity include a 10% corporate
tax, training rebate and other special incentives.
Itezhi – Tezhi Hydro Power Station / Zambia and the
COMESA region
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective To generate electrical power to improve eco-
nomic and social development of Swaziland
and the region;
To contribute to energy security of Swaziland
and the region;
To increase the access to electric power;
To contribute to wealth creation and poverty
reduction in Swaziland and the region.
Project Description The project is 1000 MW megawatts coal
fired thermal power station, with the capac-
ity to ramp up to 3000 megawatts to utilize
the huge coal reserves in the Mpaka region
an area with coal reserves estimated at 150
million tonnes.
Expected Results The generating capacity of 1,000 to 3,000
megawatts would increase the current install
capacity of Swaziland of 128 megawatts and
would increase the capacity of the country to
meet its growing power demands and hence
to offset import power bills and to also to
generate excess power for export to Eastern
and Southern countries
Total Amount The total cost is estimated at a cost of
USD1.5 billion
On-going Related Activities in Member States Some coal fired projects in Zimbabwe
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
The project is envisaged to be PPP (Gov-
ernment and foreign investors, percentage
of ownership would depend on levels of
contribution)
Period of implementation Implementation period: 4-6 years and opera-
tional date, end of 6 years
Status Feasibility study on-going. Phase I completed
(identification of market, availability of water
and coal to be used in the power station;
Phase II which includes technical and eco-
nomic studies to start soon i.e. tariff determi-
nation etc.
Development of Coal Fixed Thermal Power Station /
Swaziland and COMESA
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Industry / Sector Energy
Objective To generate electrical power from renewable
sources to improve economic and social
development of Kenya and the region;
To contribute to energy security of Kenya and
the region;
To increase the access to electric power;
To contribute to wealth creation and poverty
reduction in Kenya and the region;
To diversify the energy balance using more
renewable sources of energy.
Project Description Kenya has embarked on a generation expan-
sion plan to install additional 1,500 megawatts
and 4,000 megawatts of electric power from
geothermal sources by the year 2018 and
2030 respectively in order to adequately utilize
its huge geothermal potential which exceeds
7,000 megawatts. This requires on-going
appraisal drilling and mobilization of funds for
physical implementation for product drilling
and power plant development.
In this regards, the planned geothermal
development plans require more than 1,000
wells to be drilled and about 30 large power
stations of about 140 megawatts each to be
built
Expected Results The generating capacity of 1,500 to 4,000
megawatts would increase the current install
capacity of Kenya of 1,215 megawatts and
would increase the capacity of the country to
meet its growing power demands and hence
to offset import power bills and to also to gen-
erate excess power for export to COMESA
countries.
Geothermal Exploration in Kenya / Kenya and COMESA
countries
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Total Amount It is envisaged that development of 4,000
megawatts of geothermal steam would re-
quire drilling about 1,000 deep wells at a total
cost of about USD 5 billion. 30 power stations
would be required at a total cost of about
USD 8 billion. Moreover, steam gathering
systems at about USD 1 billion are required,
in addition to power transmission lines at
about USD 2 billion. Total cost is, therefore,
estimated to be over USD 16 billion.
On-going Related Activities in the COMESA
Region
Ethiopia has got some geothermal activities
Action Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Undertaking can only be realized through a
joint effort by both the public and private sec-
tors (PPP)
Period of implementation By the year 2018 and 2030
Status Surface studies of most of the prospects of
geothermal have been undertaken and an
expansion plan to install additional megawatts
electric power form geothermal has been
developed.
Remarks Geothermal is least cost source of energy
which is also renewable.
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• It will also save transit charges which normally benefits west-
ern and American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other economic
sectors and to build knowledge and information society and
contribute substantially to regional integration.
Project Description It is a new optical fibre cable over 1,395 km to link Zambia and
Zimbabwe. It is intended to provide ICT services namely voice,
data and video.
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable, sustainable
and cost effective ICT services, create employment, contribute to
poverty reduction through building information society, and facili-
tate e-commerce, e-transaction and other e-services. It will reduce
the cost of doing business within the region.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 22,320,000
On-going Related
Activities in the
COMESA Region
Many optical cross borders links will be operational in the near
future like:
• Kenya-Uganda
• Kenya-Tanzania
Action Required or
Implementation Ar-
rangements
The project shall be developed by telecommunications operators
(incumbent). Establish a committee from the two operators to pre-
pare and sign the required MOU and regulatory instruments.
Period of Implemen-
tation
It shall take two years to be implemented
Status Planning
Remarks A grant from the African Development Bank, Development Bank of
Southern Africa or World Bank may mobilize to start the feasibility
study. The grant enabled the two Governments engage Transac-
tion Advisor to provide financial, technical, and regulatory advisory
services on the project. The project can also be considered in the
North-South Corridor.
Installation of fibre-optic cable from Livingstone (Zambia) – Bulawayo
– Harare – Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe) cross border route / Zambia and
Zimbabwe
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• Save transit charges which normally benefit western and
American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other economic
sectors and to build knowledge and information society and
contribute substantially to regional integration.
Project Description It is a new optical fibre cable over 3,360 Km to link Zambia and
Zimbabwe. It is intended to provide ICT services namely voice,
data and video
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable, sustain-
able and cost effective ICT services, create employment, contrib-
ute to poverty reduction through building information society, and
facilitate e-commerce, e-transaction and other e-services. It will
reduce the cost of doing business within the region.
On-going Related Activi-
ties in Member States
Many optical cross borders links will be operational in the near
future like:
• Kenya-Uganda;
• Kenya-Tanzania.
Action Required or Imple-
mentation Arrangements
• The project shall be developed by telecommunications opera-
tors (incumbent);
• Establish a committee from the operators to prepare and sign
the required MOU and regulatory instruments.
Period of implementation It shall take three years to be implemented
Status Planning
Installation of Fibre-Optic cable from Kinshasa (DR Congo) – Kamina (DR Congo) - Kigali
(Rwanda) – Bujumbura (Burundi) and from Kamina (DR Congo) – Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
– Ndola (Zambia) Cross Borders Route / Burundi – D R Congo – Rwanda – Zambia
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• It will also save transit charges which normally
benefits western and American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other
economic sectors and to build knowledge and
information society and contribute substantially to
regional integration.
Project Description It is a new optical fibre cable over 1,492 km to link
Djibouti, Eritrea and Khartoum. It is intended to provide
ICT services namely voice, data and video
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable,
sustainable and cost effective ICT services, create
employment, contribute to poverty reduction through
building information society, and facilitate e-commerce,
e-transaction and other e-services. It will reduce the
cost of doing business within the region.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 23,872,000
On-going Related Activities in
COMESA Region
Many optical cross borders links will be operational in
the near future like:
• Kenya-Uganda;
• Kenya-Tanzania.
Action Required or Implementation
Arrangements
• The project shall be developed by telecommuni-
cations operators (incumbent);
• The governments of the three countries have to
establish a committee to prepare and sign the
required MOU and regulatory instruments.
Period of implementation It shall take three years to be implemented
Status Planning
Installation of Fibre Optic Cable from Khartoum – Asmara – Djibouti
Cross Border Route / Djibouti – Eritrea – Khartoum
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• It will also save transit charges which normally benefits west-
ern and American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other economic
sectors and to build knowledge and information society and
contribute substantially to regional integration.
Project Description It is a new optical fibre cable over 875 km to link Zambia and
Malawi. It is intended to provide ICT services namely voice, data
and video.
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable, sustain-
able and cost effective ICT services, create employment, contrib-
ute to poverty reduction through building information society, and
facilitate e-commerce, e-transaction and other e-services. It will
reduce the cost of doing business within the region.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 14 million
On-going Related Activi-
ties in Member States
Many optical cross borders links will be operational in the near
future like:
• Kenya-Uganda;
• Kenya-Tanzania.
Action Required or Imple-
mentation Arrangements
The project shall be developed by telecommunications operators
(incumbent). Establish a committee from the two operators to pre-
pare and sign the required MOU and regulatory instruments.
Period of implementation It shall take two years to be implemented
Status Planning
Installation of fibre-optic cable from Lusaka – Chipata (Zambia) to
Lilongwe – Mchinji (Malawi) cross border route / Malawi and Zambia
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• It will also save transit charges which normally
benefits western and American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other
economic sectors and to build knowledge and
information society and contribute substantially to
regional integration.
Project Description It is an optical fibre cable over 1,700 km to link Djibouti,
Ethiopia and Kenya. Djibouti and Ethiopia already
started constructing their parts. Kenya is at planning
stage
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable,
sustainable and cost effective ICT services, create
employment, contribute to poverty reduction through
building information society, and facilitate e-commerce,
e-transaction and other e-services. It will reduce the
cost of doing business within the region.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 27.2 million
On-going Related Activities in
COMESA Region
Many optical cross borders links will be operational in
the near future like:
• Kenya-Uganda;
• Kenya-Tanzania.
Action Required or Implementation
Arrangements
The project shall be developed by telecommunications
operators (incumbent).
The governments of the three countries have to estab-
lish a committee to prepare and sign the required MOU
and regulatory instruments.
Period of implementation It shall take three years to be implemented
Status Planning
Installation of fibre-optic cable from Djibouti - Addis Ababa –
Nairobi cross border route / Djibouti – Ethiopia – Kenya
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Industry / Sector ICT
Objective • To reduce average ICT services cost;
• It will also save transit charges which normally benefits west-
ern and American ICT operators;
• To stimulate investment for ICT sector and other economic
sectors and to build knowledge and information society and
contribute substantially to regional integration.
Project Description It is intended to construct traffic clearing houses and regional
Internet Exchange points as well as to construct virtual regional
network with operation and management centres
Expected Results The expected results are to provide reliable, affordable, sustain-
able and cost effective ICT services, create employment, contrib-
ute to poverty reduction through building information society, and
facilitate e-commerce, e-transaction and other e-services. It will
reduce the cost of doing business within the region.
Total Amount The total estimated cost is USD 10 million
On-going Related Activi-
ties in Member States
Member States such as Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti and
Kenya, Uganda have optical fibre cross borders connectivity which
can be used by COMTEL for the virtual network. Kenya has Inter-
net exchange point for the country as well as Zambia.
Action Required or Imple-
mentation Arrangements
The project shall be implemented by telecommunications opera-
tors (incumbent)
Period of implementation It shall take three years to be implemented
Status Planning
Remarks The project has a feasibility study which has been conducted by
PricewaterhousCooper (PwC).
COMTEL / All COMESA Member States
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Industry / Sector Transport
Project Description Construction Isaka – Kigali/ Keza Gitega – Musongati
Railway to standard gauge
Corridor Central
Route Isaka – Kigali – Musongsati
Objectives Undertake feasibility and design study followed by
implementation.
Expected Results Link between Isaka, Bujumbura and Kigali providing
access to Dar Es Salaam port for landlocked Burundi
and Rwanda
Length 735 Km
Status Feasibility study completed
Estimated Cost Total cost estimated at USD 1,545 million and cost
which USD 22.05 million are for immediate priority for
feasibility and design
On-going Related Activities in Mem-
ber States
Studies also undertaken for the Dar Es Salaam Isaka
and the expansion of the Dar Es Salaam port facilities
Implementation Arrangements Jointly by the three member states namely: Tanzania,
Rwanda and Burundi
Period of Implementation 2010 - 2015
Isaka – Kigali/ Keza Gitega – Musongati Railway / Central
Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Dar Es Salaam – Isaka
Objective Undertake rehabilitation works
Expected Results Link between Dar Es Salaam and Kampala
providing access to landlocked Uganda
Length 42 Km
Status Pre-feasibility and Feasibility studies and
design already undertaken
Estimated Cost € 34.34 million of which € 0.95 million are of
immediate priority for feasibility study and
design
On-going Related Activities in Member States Construction of the remaining road segments
to Dar Es Salaam port already completed or
on-going
Implementation Arrangements Public sector
Period of Implementation 2010 – 2012
Rehabilitation of the Masaka Kyotera Road / Central
Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Dar Es Salaam – Tabora – Kigoma
Objective Undertake feasibility and design study fol-
lowed by implementation
Expected Results Link between Tabora and Kigoma providing
access to DR Congo and Burundi through
Kigoma port
Length 639 Km
Status Feasibility Study and design already com-
pleted
Estimated Cost Total cost of € 670.95 million
On-going Related Activities in Member States Construction of the remaining road segments
to Dar Es Salaam port already completed or
on-going
Implementation Arrangements Public Sector
Upgrading of the Existing Kigoma Manyoni road / Central
Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Dar es Salaam – Tabora – Nzega
Objective Construction of the road implementation
Expected Results Link between Tabora and Nzega providing
access to landlocked Burundi
Length 116 Km
Status Studies and design already completed
Estimated Cost Total cost USD 122.67 million for construction
On-going Related Activities in Member States Construction of the remaining road segments
to Dar Es Salaam port already completed or
on-going
Implementation Arrangements Public sector
Period of Implementation 2010 – 2014
Upgrading of the Existing Nzega Tabora road / Central
Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Berbera
Route Dar Es Salaam – Tabora – Kigoma
Objective Upgrading of the road
Length 71 Km
Status Pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and
design already undertaken
Estimated Cost Total cost USD 75.26 million for construction
On-going Related Activities in Member States Construction of the remaining road segments
to Dar Es Salaam port already completed or
on-going
Implementation Arrangements Public Sector
Upgrading of the Existing Nyahua – Tabora Road /
Central Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Central and Northern
Route Dar Es Salaam – Mwanza – Port Bell
Objective Port infrastructure development
Expected Results Development of port infrastructure for port ef-
ficiency and improved port handling capacity
Status Port Bell currently used for ferry services from
Mwanza and Kisumu
Estimated Cost USD 0.70 million studies and design
On-going Related Activities in Member States Construction of the remaining road segments
to Dar Es Salaam port already completed or
on-going
Implementation Arrangements PPP
Period of Implementation 2010 – 2012
Development of Port Infrastructure at Port Bell / Central –
Northern Corridor
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Industry / Sector Transport
Corridor Dar Es Salaam
Route Port area
Objective Upgrading of the Port handling capacity
Expected Results Port rehabilitation and upgrading of capacity
Length 639 Km
Status Feasibility Study and design already com-
pleted
Estimated Cost USD 0.80 million required for pre-feasibility
and feasibility studies
On-going Related Activities in Member States Tanzania Ports Authority has already prepared
a Port Master plan for Dar Es Salaam port
Implementation Arrangements Dredging of the entrance channel by public
sector while upgrading of container handling
equipment can be on PPP arrangements
Period of Implementation 2010 – 2014
Dar Es Salaam Port Upgrading / Dar Es Salaam Corridor
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Comoros4 Stars Hotel, Grande Comore
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • 4 Stars luxury hotel located in Male, with a total of 50 rooms
and offering full leisure and business services;
• Total Investment Cost is USD 10.25 million, with a payback
period of 5.8 years;
• The selected site enjoys a private sand beach;
• A unique eco-tourism potential for hiking, scuba diving and
cultural attractions;
• Attractive conditions and granted lease, taxation, facilitation
and personal incentives.
Value Proposition • There has been a significant growth averaging 2.1% per an-
num since 2002;
• There has been an increase in GDP averaging 2.9% per annum
since 2002;
The annual increase of tourist arrivals due to on-going im-
provement of country’s infrastructure and establishment of
Comoros Airlines and Etihad Airways new flights between UAE
and Moroni;
• Strong Government support and engagement in a set of initia-
tives aiming at strengthening the hospitality industry;
• Very limited competition as only 6 hotels, mostly 1 star to
lower 2 stars wit quasi-inexistent leisure offering;
• Remarkable touristic potential stemming for the islands luxuri-
ous nature and magnificent landscapes, unique beaches as
well as cultural attractions;
• A discounted cash flow analysis was used over a period of
20 years, assuming no terminal value. Using this conservative
approach we obtained an unleveraged IRR of 24.3% (100%
equity financing) and leveraged IRR of 34.8% (50% equity
financing and 50% debt financing).
Contact Comoros National Investment Promotion Agency
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ComorosPrivate Medical Centre, Grande Comore
Industry / Sector Health
Project Description • The project is aimed to provide 75 beds, outpatient clinics,
diagnostic services and surgery;
• The total Investment Cost is USD 26.2 million with an initial
investment of USD 14.6 million and a payback period of 6.4
years.
Value Proposition • A discounted cash flow analysis was used over a period of
20 years, assuming no terminal value. Using this conservative
approach an unleveraged IRR of 25.2% was obtained (100%
equity financing) and a leveraged IRR of 33.4% (50% equity
finance and 50% debt financing);
• Strong government support and engagement in a set of initia-
tives aiming strengthening the healthcare delivery, quality and
availability;
• Lack of private hospitals and inexistent of good healthcare
facilities;
• Growing demand for quality healthcare services, more so from
the middle to upper class that travels abroad for any surgical
intervention;
• The prospect inflow of investors and tourists is also expected
to increase the demand for reliable healthcare provider;
• Significant population growth, averaging 2.1% per annum;
• High birth rate (36.9 births per 1,000 habitants), important
fertility (5.0 births per fertile woman) and aging population.
Contact Comoros National Investment Promotion Agency
Comoros
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DR CongoConstruction of Social Housing
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Sub-Sector Property
Project Description The project involves building social housing in each Province of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expected Results Production of 80,000 Kg of cotton fiber during years of full output
Total Amount of
Project
USD 5,706,964, spread over 3 years
Period of Implemen-
tation
Immediately
Status Public Private Partnership
Contact Secrétariat Général à l’Agriculture
Direction de l’Administration Générale des Projets
Croisement des Avenues Blvd. du 30 Juin – Avenue Batetela
Kinshasa – Gombe
Democratic Republic of the Congo
National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANAPI)
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Djibouti
Industry / Sector Health
Project Description • Lead by Djibouti Medical Centre;
• Extension of a private clinic offering all
polyclinic care.
Expected Cost USD 6.5 million
Period of Implementation 2011-2013
Contact National Investment Promotion Agency (ANPI)
Polyclinic
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Project Description • Lead by Greenwich Property Develop-
ment;
• Construction of a new city with all infra-
structures;
• Availability of land and supports.
Expected Cost USD 398 million
Period of Implementation 2012-2014
Contact National Investment Promotion Agency (ANPI)
Oubah ville project
Djibouti
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EgyptEgyptIntegrated Touristic Model – Egypt
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Establishing an integrated touristic
model that has several hotels, entertain-
ment and commercial areas as well as a
huge port by the Nile that will serve the
oating hotels;
• The site is near:
-- Luxor, which is considered one of
the most important touristic areas in
Egypt;
-- Luxor bridge, that ties the east to the
west of the Nile to ease transportation;
-- Good weather all year round;
-- The land has a Nile front of 2.4 km
long.
Expected Results • Development the area;
• Job Creation.
Expected Cost EGP 1.6 billion
Actions Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Public Private Partnership
Status A Committee has been established to manage
the developer selection process
Contact Higher counsel for Luxor and Ministry of
Investment
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EgyptEgyptIntegrated touristic project in the northern
coast (Marsa Matrouh Governorate)
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Establish an investment zone to design,
build and operate an entertainment city
with international standards;
• Located on the North Coast, the land is
only 750 meters away from the sea. The
land lies between Ameed district and
Hamam and Borg el Arab Cities.
Expected Results • Job Creation;
• Development of the area;
• Build and operate an entertainment city.
Expected Cost EGP 10 billion
Actions Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Public Private Partnership
Contact Ministry of Tourism
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Offering land area of 2760 Feddan;
• For tourism investment in the region
North of Lake Qarun for 25 year conces-
sion period.
Expected Results • Development of the area;
• Job Creation.
Expected Cost EGP 1 billion
Actions Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Public Private Partnership
Contact Ministry of Tourism
Qarun Lake (Fayoum Governorate)
Egypt
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EgyptEgyptMedical City Project, Alexandria – Egypt
Industry / Sector Health
Sub-Sector Integrated Development
Project Description Establish an integrated medical city in an
area of 200 Feddan in the west of Alexandria
behind Carrefour Hypermarket, containing
hospitals and clinics, recovery centers, five-
star hotels, RandD centers and laboratories,
and a center for medical education
Expected Results • The Medical City will create a stunning
environment in Alexandria where patients
can feel truly at ease and gain the best
healthcare access under optimal condi-
tions;
• This project is expected to create more
than 10.000 direct employment opportu-
nities on the city and more than 20.000
indirect employment opportunities,
especially during the construction phase,
as well as other support services.
Expected Cost EGP 8 billion
Actions Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Public Private Partnership
Contact Alexandria Governorate and Ministry of Health
Egypt
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EgyptEgypt
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Project’s Total Area is 10.5 Million m2
;
• The target is to establish 3000 different
levels of hotel rooms.
Expected Results • Development of the area
• Job Creation
Expected Cost EGP 12 billion (Phase One)
Actions Required or Implementation Arrange-
ments
Public Private Partnership
Status A SPV for the project has been established to
acquire the project land manage the develop-
ment process.
Contact Ministry of Tourism
Ras El Hekma project in Marsa Matrouh
Service Rendering Establishments Eritrea
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Large hotel establishment;
• One of the first major hotels in the country;
• Preferred type of investment: Private Sector.
Value Proposition • Investment cost: USD 82 million;
• Incentives on provision of land, swift licensing procedure,
nominal custom duty (2%) for capital goods, and easy access
to government loans;
• Funding available at HCBE and EDIB (Eritrea Development and
Investment Bank) at low interest.
Contact Eritrea Investment Centre
Egypt
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Housing Complex Eritrea
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Project Description • Large housing complex establishment;
• Preferred type of investment: Private Sector / PPP.
Value Proposition • Investment Cost: USD 270 million;
• Incentives on land and its accessibility, provision of cheap
labour, provision of heavy machinery, provision of supplies the
market fail to provide and easy access to government loans;
• Funding available from Government and Housing and Com-
mercial Bank of Eritrea.
Contact Eritrea Investment Centre
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Large hotel establishment;
• One of the first major hotels in the country;
• Preferred type of investment: Private Sector.
Value Proposition • Investment cost: USD 82 million;
• Incentives on provision of land, swift licensing procedure,
nominal custom duty (2%) for capital goods, and easy access
to government loans;
• Funding available at HCBE and EDIB (Eritrea Development and
Investment Bank) at low interest.
Contact Eritrea Investment Centre
Service Rendering Establishments
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Housing Complex Eritrea
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Project Description • Large housing complex establishment;
• Preferred type of investment: Private Sector / PPP.
Value Proposition • Investment Cost: USD 270 million;
• Incentives on land and its accessibility, provision of cheap
labour, provision of heavy machinery, provision of supplies the
market fail to provide and easy access to government loans;
• Funding available from Government and Housing and Com-
mercial Bank of Eritrea.
Contact Eritrea Investment Centre
Priority Areas Targeted for Tourism
Development 2009 – 2013
Industry / Sector Tourism
Contact Libya Investment Board
Province Area
No.
Area Name Hectors Total No. Of
Beds Actual
Planned for
2009 - 2013
Tripoli
1 Telel – Meleta 4700 3000 10500
3 Garabule – Gasar
Khiar
1200 2000 10975
5 Ghdamis - 830 830
Sirt Golf 6 Bshir 1060 950 950
Benghazi 12 Al-Barde 2400 3200 9870
Fezan
15 Ghat
- 950 950
16 Al-Bohairat – Obare 1000 1000
Libya
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MadagascarConstruction of an eco-lodge complex in
the protected area of Zahamena
Industry / Sector Tourism
Company’s Nature of Business Organization of tours
Market Local
The project owner is a Tour operator since 1968. As the first
one dealing with the asian market in Madagascar (Japan
mainly), the company is strongly present on several interna-
tional trade fairs (ITB Berlin, MAP, etc.).
The project aims at promoting the Zahamena corridor. The
de-mand in ecotourism worldwide has increased and this
area is fitted to this need. The project deals with the imple-
mentation of eco-lodges on three strategic locations in the
Zahamena area.This special tour has been awarded by Con-
servation International and the Office National du Tourisme in
Madagascar.
For the first year of the project, the turnover expected is USD
1,154,933.
The expected cumulative margin in 3 years is USD 928 556.
Project Number MGA-102
Project Intention Diversification
Company’s Input • USD 10,000;
• Expertise technique.
Type of Cooperation Sought Financial
Anticipated Partners’ Input USD 659,480 (equity)
Contact Economic Development Board of Madagascar
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MadagascarSetting-up of a hotel and restaurant
with bakery and patisserie services
Industry / Sector Tourism
Company’s Nature of Business Catering – Hotel and Restaurant
Market Local
The project owner is a former chief and pastry chief in
Madagascar and abroad. He has a light unit of bakery in the
center region of Madagascar and works as a subcontractor
for restaurants.
The project aim is
• To develop the bakery unit, then the pastry and a lodg-
ing struc-ture (accommodation and meal) in Antsirabe;
• To acquire equipments for the laboratory;
• To double the market share of pastry products;
• To raise the volume of sales to reach a turnover of USD
161,200;
• To generate a cumulated margin of USD 255,285 over
05 years.
Project Number MGA-086
Project Intention Modernization/ diversification
Company’s Input • USD 136,240;
• Access to resources, Expertise, Favorable location.
Type of Cooperation Sought Financial and Technical
Anticipated Partners’ Input • Financial partner: USD 99,340 (loan or equity);
• Technical partner: Purchase of equipment.
Contact Economic Development Board of Madagascar
Madagascar
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MadagascarExtension of a catering unit into a hotel
complex
Industry / Sector Tourism
Company’s Nature of Business Restaurant (Pizzeria, Catering), Pastry, Entertainment
Market Local
Since 2006 till today, the project owner is running a res-
taurant (30 pax), a pizzeria, and a catering service, with a
pastryin a touristic region.
The project aim at an extension of activities (restauration -
pizzeria - service traiteur - pâtisserie) by creating a new hotel
(on the RN1 at 85km of the capital city to the middle west)
including 13 rooms, restaurant with 80 , a shop, a reception
room for 250 pax, a pool, a game place and a barber shop.
The building is under construction at the time being.
Expected cumulated margin in 5 years: 225,000 USD
Project Number MGA-055
Project Intention Modernization/ diversification
Company’s Input USD 73,365
Type of Cooperation Sought Financial and technical
Anticipated Partners’ Input • Financial partner: USD 56,380 (loan);
• Technological partner: marketing expertise, equipment
purchase.
Contact Economic Development Board of Madagascar
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MadagascarPurchase Centre for hotels in Nosy-be
Industry / Sector Tourism
Company’s Nature of Business Services for Hotels and restaurants
Market National
The project owner:
• The company is a professional entity in hotel and res-
taurant for several years.
The project:
• The project deals with the development of a purchase
centre to source local hotels and restaurants, by opti-
mizing the system (online purchase possibility);
• The offer concerns general goods and foods and even
human resources.
Project Number MGA-099
Project Intention Expansion/Diversification
Company’s Input Access to resources, Buyer network
Type of Cooperation Sought Financial
Anticipated Partners’ Input Financial partner (cost analysis under way)
Contact Economic Development Board of Madagascar
Madagascar
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Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Public sector partnership looking for
grant and/ or soft-term loan;
• Construction of an International Confer-
ence Center and a Five Star Hotel in
Salima.
Expected Cost USD 25 million
Contact Department of Tourism
The Director of Tourism
Private bag 326
Lilongwe 3
Tel: +265 1 770 499
Email: tourism@malawi.net
Construction of Conference Center and
Hotel
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Public sector partnership looking for
equity/ loan;
• Construction of a hotel, conference facili-
ties, shopping and entertainment center,
and marina sports complex.
Expected Cost USD 15 million
Contact Department of Tourism
The Director of Tourism
Private bag 326
Lilongwe 3
Tel: +265 1 770 499
Email: tourism@malawi.net
Construction of Various Tourism Facilities
Malawi
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Industry / Sector Real Estate
Project Description • Private sector project looking for a loan;
• Construction of a shopping mall in Area
49.
Expected Cost USD 30 million
Contact Malawi Property Investment Company
The General Manager
P.O. Box 30459
Lilongwe
Tel: +265 1 770 622
Email: mpico@malawi.net
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Private sector project looking for finan-
cial assistance;
• Construction of a three star hotel and
conference facilities.
Expected Cost USD 15 million
Contact City Centre Hotels
Mr. Samuel Filimoni
Managing Director
Private Bag 326
Lilongwe
Tel: +265 9 99 944 753
Email: samuelfilimoni45@yahoo.com
Hotel and Conference Facility Construction
Construction of a Shopping Mall Malawi
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Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Private sector project looking for equity/
loan;
• Hotel at City Center.
Expected Cost USD 12.5 million
Contact AKL Investments
Mr. Arif Beig Anvirbeig
Managing Director
P.O. Box 620
Lilongwe
Tel: +265 1 750 046 / 9 99 203 311
Email:mirzaari@hotmail.com
Hotel at City Center Malawi
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Private sector project looking for loan/
equity;
• Construction of a five-star hotel and
conference center.
Expected Cost USD 10.5 million
Contact Salephera 5 Star Hotel and Conference
Centre
Mr. Hestern Banda and Robert Mbale
Private Bag 152
Lilongwe
Email: rmbale@yahoo.com
Hotel and Conference Center Construction
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Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • Private sector project looking for a joint
venture/ loan;
• Construction of a five-star hotel in
Lilongwe.
Expected Cost USD 15 million
Contact Alexander Hotels
Mrs Alisha Makawa
Managing Director
P.O. Box 51675
Limbe
Tel: +265 1 840 055
Email: secretary1@alexanderhotels.net
Hotel Construction Malawi
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Rwanda
Industry / Sector Real Estate /Tourism
Project Description • A local company, Ultimate Concept Ltd (UCL) was set up in 2007 to de-
velop and execute the project;
• UCL’s shareholders are: Prime Holdings (50%), Social Security Fund
(25%), and RIG (25%);
• A business plan and a feasibility study were completed in April 2009;
• The complex is located on 13.6ha in the heart of Kigali City. Construction
on the site has already started and is expected to be completed in Dec
2011;
• Radisson BLU of Rezidor Group will be the hotel operator;
• The project includes:
• 5 star hotel with 292 rooms;
• 1 large conference room fitting 2600 people, 1 medium conference room,
10 meeting rooms;
• 1 museum;
• 24,000 sqm of office and shopping space.
Expected Results • Construction of the convention centre, hotel and office park;
• Conference tourism is a key pillar within the national tourism
strategy and policy - one of three major standalone products
alongside gorillas and birding;
• There isn’t currently any convention centre in Rwanda;
• Between 2007 and 2008 business visitors grew by 25%.The sub-
sector has proven resilient to the global downturn in 2009;
• Revenues from conference tourism is estimated to reach USD 40
million per year by 2012 if strategy implemented and investment;
• The centre will help positioning Rwanda as a hub for East African
business by catering to the needs of business travellers to the
region.
Expected Cost USD 300 million
Actions Required or
Implementation Ar-
rangements
Equity and/or debt
Status UCL is planning to form a Joint Venture to realize the project and is
currently in discussions with Chinese partners. GoR has agreed to
provide certain fiscal incentives to the JV
Contact Rwanda Development Board
Clare Akamanzi
Chief Operations Officer
Tel: +250 78830 1661
Email: clare.akamanzi@rdb.rw
Kigali Convention Center (KCC)
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RwandaCasa Umusozi – Mara Capital
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Project Description • An 82-acre, centrally located mixed-use urban community. It will
be comprised of retail, commercial, multi-family residential and
single –family villas;
• Current Status: Phase 1 to commence in Q2 2011.
Expected Results • To start phase one of construction;
• The project provide affordable housing to meet the increasing
demand for housing that estimates the need for 2500 houses per
annum nationwide.
Total Amount of
Project
Overall Project to cost USD 80 million
Expected Cost USD 10 million
Actions Required
or Implementation
Arrangements
Equity
Proposed Structure:
• Equity: 66%
-- Mara Capital and Strategic Investor
• Debt: 34%
Status • Total capital for Phase 1 is USD 15 million;
• 66/33 - Equity/ Debt structure;
• USD 10 million Equity.
Contact Rwanda Development Board
Clare Akamanzi
Chief Operations Officer
Tel: +250 78830 1661
Email: clare.akamanzi@rdb.rw
Rwanda
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SudanIndustrial Estate in Sennar State
Industry / Sector Real Estate
Site About 295 kilometres southeast of Khartoum;
The proposed site is 16 kilometres west of Sennar town near Kosti-Sennar
road. It is an industrial complex near rock crude at Jebel Mouia.
Project back-
ground
Total area is 20 sq. kilometres of flat land. It is proposed to be home for
industries which do not exist in the area and the neighbouring countries
The Estate • Two equal divisions with eight internal sectors where industries are
separated according to type in units with an area of 400 sq. m for
each;
• The area increases with the size of the industry.
General Objec-
tives
• To establish industries and techniques which are non-existent in the
area;
• To develop and promote processing industries for agricultural prod-
ucts;
• To support national, Arabic and African industrial base.
Implementation
Requirements
• Finalizing studies, attract organizing financing bodies, identifying
finance formulae, concluding implementation contracts with relevant
companies, following-up scheduling of implementation;
• Promotion and attraction of industrial investments of different sizes
with maximum guarantees.
Investment
Formula
• Loans (development) to build infrastructure with a term not less than
15 years;
• Obtaining finance from Sudan government, regional and international
development funds and the government of the state.
Cost • First phase: USD 832.06 million;
• Second phase: USD 189.62 million;
• Third phase: USD 198.62 million;
• Total cost for the whole project: USD 114.1 million.
Infrastructure • Availability of electricity;
• Availability of roads;
• Availability of telecommunications and other services.
Market Forecasts • Countries of origin of investment capital;
• Local market and neighbouring countries;
• Common regional markets and free zones.
Contact Invest Department
Sennar State
Telefax: +249 0561823517
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SudanAldindir Tourist Camp Project
Industry / Sector Tourism
Climate Rainy season starts late in June and lasts to late October. It is the sea-
son when herds of wildlife are abundant. The season of tourism extends
to winter, November to April.
Site It is located in the South-eastern part of central state and extends up to
border with Ethiopia
Area Dinder park area is 10,000 sq. kilometres. It is the biggest natural re-
serve north of the Equator
Objectives • To provide a suitable environment for tourism, entertainment and
study of natural history;
• To encourage park tourism and photography;
• To provide a permanent integrated camp equipped with all kinds of
tourism services;
• To realize economic development in the area by promoting tourism
and establishing small rural projects;
• To employ a sizeable number of locals;
• To conserve natural environment by regulating the entry and exit of
tourists and preventing locals from damaging the environment.
The Project • To construct 250 kilometres of asphalted roads;
• Small airstrip for planes;
• 12 service points inside the park which include electricity, drinking
water and sewerage services;
• Tourists’ camp.
Projected Cost of
Infrastructure:
€ 7 million
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan
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SudanSawakin Tourist Village Project
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • A diving centre with all diving equipment;
• Boats with glass bottom to watch coral reefs;
• Handicrafts centre – antiques by making use of local material taken
from the sea;
• A tourist village having 140 beds near downtown;
• Sound and light project.
Site Red Sea State
Project Background • Sawakin town is located 58 kilometres south of Port Sudan. It is a
town which hosts royal monuments. It is a town of coral reefs as
its buildings are built from coral reefs with superb designs;
• Climate is dry with medium rainfall in the summer and the winter.
Humidity rate: 712.52%;
• The area of the state is 213,410 sq. kilometres and its population
is 684,271;
• To exploit the Red Sea which has a unique nature;
• Fish and coral reefs are abundant in the Red Sea which makes it
good for fishing, diving and photography;
• The town is an important gate of the country on the eastern coast.
Cost € 3 million
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan
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SudanZoo Project in Northwest Omdurman
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description The first and second phases:
• To identify the site and prepare maps;
• To construct zoo sections, cages, management offices and employ
workers;
• Greening of the area and building car parks.
Third and fourth phases:
• To procure animals and build a centre for visitors;
• To build a natural history museum;
• To build an amusement park;
• To build a shopping centre, cafeterias and outlets for selling toys
and games;
• To build a ballroom to increase income.
Site Northwest of Khartoum – Khartoum knew zoos in 1902. The zoo played
an important role in providing entertainment for the people of Khartoum
and was also used for studies and research.
Climate • Desert climate in which rainfall is between 0-100mm;
• Temperature between 29º - 42º and the highest temperature in
January-February reaches 8º.
Area Estimated at 100 feddans
Objectives • To conserve animals for tourism, entertainment and study of natu-
ral history;
• To provide entertainment for the population;
• To increase income in Khartoum state.
Project Cost of First
Phase
• € 15 million for the first and second phases;
• € 10 million for the third and fourth phases.
Project Revenue Revenue starts from the third year
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan
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SudanSawakin Tourist Village Project
Industry / Sector Tourism
Project Description • A diving centre with all diving equipment;
• Boats with glass bottom to watch coral reefs;
• Handicrafts centre – antiques by making use of local material taken
from the sea;
• A tourist village having 140 beds near downtown;
• Sound and light project.
Site Red Sea State
Project Background • Sawakin town is located 58 kilometres south of Port Sudan. It is a
town which hosts royal monuments. It is a town of coral reefs as
its buildings are built from coral reefs with superb designs;
• Climate is dry with medium rainfall in the summer and the winter.
Humidity rate: 712.52%;
• The area of the state is 213,410 sq. kilometres and its population
is 684,271;
• To exploit the Red Sea which has a unique nature;
• Fish and coral reefs are abundant in the Red Sea which makes it
good for fishing, diving and photography;
• The town is an important gate of the country on the eastern coast.
Cost €3 million
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan
83. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
86
SudanAlsobolouga Falls Resort
Industry / Sector Tourism
Site About 50 kilometres north of Khartoum state on the road which links
Khartoum State with River Nile State
Climate Desert climate where rainfall is between 0-100mm – temperature be-
tween 29º-42º and the highest temperature between June-July reaches
47 and the lowest temperature reaches 8º between January
Advantages of the
Area
• Proximity to the capital where services needed by tourists are
available;
• The resort is 7 kilometres off the main road.
Objectives • To revitalize tourism in the area;
• To reactivate the area economically and socially;
• To establish a tourist area that links Khartoum with the archaeo-
logical area;
• The rest house has 50 rooms with electricity, water and sewerages
services;
• Tourists’ resort that includes restaurants, cafeterias, telecommuni-
cations, rowing clubs, and river ferries for picnics from Khartoum
to Alsobolouga;
• Chalets, offices, pitches and shopping centres;
• Medium and large boats and deluxe buses;
• Places for showing popular arts, artefacts and a ballroom for par-
ties.
Cost €5 million including land value which is freehold
Project Revenue • Starts from the second year;
• The second year 20%;
• The third year 25%;
• The fourth year 30%.
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan
84. COMESAINVESTMENTTEASER2011
87
SudanZoo Project – Khartoum – Eastern Nile
Industry / Sector Tourism
Site Proposed site is in Khartoum – Eastern Nile – Khartoum knew Zoos in
1902. Zoos provide entertainment and can be used for research and
studies.
Climate Desert climate where rainfall is between 0-100mm – temperature be-
tween 29º-42º and the highest temperature between June-July reaches
47 and the lowest temperature reaches 8º between January
Advantages of the
Area
• Proximity to the capital where services needed by tourists are
available;
• The resort is 7 kilometres off the main road.
Objectives • To revitalize tourism in the area;
• To reactivate the area economically and socially;
• To establish a tourist area that links Khartoum with the archaeo-
logical area;
• The rest house has 50 rooms with electricity, water and sewerages
services;
• Tourists’ resort that includes restaurants, cafeterias, telecommuni-
cations, rowing clubs, and river ferries for picnics from Khartoum
to Alsobolouga;
• Chalets, offices, pitches and shopping centres;
• Medium and large boats and deluxe buses;
• Places for showing popular arts, artefacts and a ballroom for par-
ties.
Cost €5 million including land value which is freehold
Project Revenue • Starts from the second year
• The second year 20%;
• The third year 25%;
• The fourth year 30%.
Contact Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Projects’ Department
Tel: +249 83471417
Fax: +249 83472854
Email: www.sudan-tourism.gov.sd
Remarks The country with its vast natural resources, reasonable infrastructure
and marked political stability has promulgated an investment legisla-
tion that offers a number of privileges and incentives. The business
profit tax was reduced from 35% to 15% on the services sector, 10%
on the industrial sector and 0% on the agricultural sector. In addition,
these rather low rates are applied after one-year of the inception of the
project. By allowing investors to freely repatriate their profits and import
of capital goods free of custom duties, Sudan stands as an investment
haven.
Sudan