| Project Title |
Objective |
Progress/Comments |
| Western Corridor Power (WESTCOR) Project |
To pool the vast hydro potential in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola and Namibia |
- An initial Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 24 April 2002 among five Utilities (Angola, Botswana, DRC, Namibia, and South Africa)
- Approval of an Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding (IGMOU) between the five governments yet to be done
- An Inter Utility Memorandum of Understanding has been signed paving the way for the establishment of WESTCOR as a company
- US$4.0 billion being sought
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| Implementation of a Harmonized Regional Bond Guarantee Scheme |
To facilitate the implementation of a harmonised Customs Bond Guarantee scheme across the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) and SADC regions |
- The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is being piloted in the TransKalahari and the Dar es Salaam corridor
- SAD requires changes to legislation in some countries, a process that takes time
- Customs administrators and the private sector are assessing the bond guarantee and other possible facilitative bond security system options
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| Strengthening/establishing of private sector associations and stakeholder forums |
To promote the public private sector interactions and nurture the culture of public-private partnerships in infrastructure |
- Regional associations in all modes of transport formed and active
- Some associations are affected by challenging funding environments
- Association of Southern African National Road Authorities (ASANRA) has developed a business plan with clear priorities and it is expected that the plan will facilitate the securing of funding for its activities.
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| Implementation of one-stop border posts |
To facilitate the cross-border movements within the SADC region, particularly of large goods vehicles |
- Establishment of one-stop border posts is progressing slowly
- Requires some fundamental changes to legislation in all states
- So far, one member state, South Africa, has made changes to its laws
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| Vehicle overload control management
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To reduce the incidence of overloaded trucks on SADC roads and prolong their life and reduce costs of road maintenance |
- Several overload control initiatives are being implemented in all member states
- Linking customs clearance of cross-border traffic with load limits compliance underway
- SADC is preparing a targeted programme to apply model guidelines that were developed in the early 1990s
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| Institutional, policy advice and road safety studies |
To provide for the implementation of road safety programmes in SADC member states |
- A pilot project covering safety and other issues along the Beira Corridor being implemented since 2001
- Developed manuals on driver training, law enforcement and developed school curriculum on road safety
- The identification of accident black spots and the proposition to counter measures done
- The Beira Corridor work is supported by an African Development Bank grant
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| Kazungula bridge |
To replace the current ferry service between Botswana and Zambia with a bridge |
- " No significant development on the project and funding is still being sought for its implementation
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| Unity bridge |
To carry out a technical and economic feasibility study, including preliminary design, for the construction of a new road link between Mozambique and United Republic of Tanzania |
- The feasibility study is still to be carried out
- The project has high level political support from Governments of Mozambique and United Republic of Tanzania
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| Needs assessment for Angola |
To facilitate the assessment of needs with regards to the rehabilitation of the country's
road infrastructure
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- SADC is prioritising the development of road links to improve south-north interconnectivity
- The road running from the border between Angola and Namibia at Santa Clara to the town of Lubango in Angola is being considered the possible funding with support from the EU Regional Indicative Programme for SADC
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| Tanzania Railways |
Track rehabilitation, upgrading signals and provision of the telecommunications infrastructure for the Dodoma-Mwanza-Tabora-Mwanza section |
- Funding secured from the World Bank, May 2004
- The private operator will manage the railway operations and is expected to invest in rolling stock and infrastructure
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| Nacala Corridor - Railway rehabilitation of the 77 kilometre Cuamba-Entre Lagos |
To rehabilitate and upgrade the line between Nacala and Cuamba and to improve the stretch between Cuamba and Malawi border (Entre Lagos) |
- Railway stretch from Nacala to Cuamba is now in good condition
- Support still being sought to rehabilitate the 77 kilometre Cuamba to Entre Lagos link
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| Needs assessment studies for Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo |
To provide for studies into the condition of the railway networks in the two countries and the identification of the needs for rehabilitation of the systems |
- Angola has developed a comprehensive railway rehabilitation and development programme known as AngoFerro
- Financing is still being sought for the implementation of the programme
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| Rehabilitation of the Benguela Railway System |
Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Bengeula Railway to provide adequate capacity for future transport needs |
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| Nacala Port Rehabilitation in support of concession |
Design and construct container facilities, purchase of container handling equipment and technical assistance to the management, general improvement of the port |
- The Port was concessioned in 2000
- Support is still sought to improve the handling capacity of the port by investing in equipment and other infrastructure
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| Lobito Port Rehabilitation and provision of transhipment facilities |
Provide general support for the implementation of the Development Plan for the Lobito Port Transport System |
- Needs rehabilitation and additional equipment
- Envisaged increases in traffic arising from the rehabilitation of the Bengeula line
- Funds being sought
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| Advisory services for maritime affairs |
Increasing the Safety of Navigation in SADC waters |
- There has not been much progress as attention has shifted to port security and the pursuit of compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code which entered into force on 1 July 2004
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| Development of a regional strategy for ship waste reception facilities |
To develop a regional policy on waste reception facilities in ports, including technical and legal aspects |
- There has not been much progress as attention has shifted to port security and the pursuit of compliance with the ISPS code which entered into force on 1 July 2004
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| Lake Malawi/Nyasa/Niassa needs assessment on safety |
Achieve a co-ordinated transportation system for goods and passengers for the three countries bordering the lake |
- The model bilateral agreement is still to be developed
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| Implementation of Yamoussoukro Decision and restructuring |
Establishment of a Joint Competition Authority by SADC, COMESA and East African Community (EAC) |
- Common rules for competition in air transport services
- Draft regulations for competition have been revised
- Support is required to facilitate the establishment and operations of the Joint Competition Authority
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| Upgrading airport security |
Upgrade airport security in all member states |
- SADC Civil Aviation Committee formed a sub-committee of civil aviation security experts
- Sub-Committee is expected to share information and to develop a strategy for harmonised action across SADC member states
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| Establishments of Upper Airspace Control Centre (GNSS) |
Feasibility study for the establishment of Upper Airspace Control Centres (UACC) for the region region's participation in the European Geo-stationary Navigation Overlay service (ENGOS) test bed programme of the European Commission |
- Implementation of the detailed study into the proposed UACC has been delayed by changes to the ToR as well as the funding agreement navigation services made
- Namibia, South Africa and Zambia are taking part in the ENGOS test bed programme for African and Indian Ocean (AFI) states
- Equipment has already been delivered and is installed while training is already underway.
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