Construction of the Fomi (Niandan) multipurpose dam on the Upper Niger River in Guinea, planned to regulate the Niger River regime, generate hydropower (90–102 MW), develop irrigated agriculture in Guinea and Mali, support fisheries and navigation, and preserve Niger Basin ecosystems. The dam site was moved 28 km from the original location in 2017 (China Yellow River Engineering Consulting Company updated feasibility) to reduce resettlement impacts. Approximately 48,000 people will be displaced across 58 villages in Guinea. The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) endorsed the project in its 2013 Sustainable Development Action Plan. Project status regressed from S3B to S2B due to: (1) Guinea military coup September 2021 disrupting project advancement; (2) serious environmental concerns raised about impacts on the Inner Niger Delta in Mali (potential 1,300 km² reduction in flooded area, affecting 1–2 million people depending on delta for livelihoods); (3) Mali political instability. Financing model: China Exim Bank (85%) + Guinea government (15%). AfDB PPF for complementary studies confirmed (P-GN-K00-016).
PIDA Code
W.30.10
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Water
Subsector Name
Multi-purpose Reservoir
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Feasibility Stage (S2B) — REGRESSION from S3B documented. Project went backward due to Guinea military coup September 2021 and major environmental controversy over Inner Niger Delta impacts (affecting 1-2 million people in Mali). China Exim Bank (85%) and Guinea government (15%) are the financing model. AfDB PPF for complementary studies active (P-GN-K00-016). Approximately 48,000 people to be displaced in Guinea across 58 villages. Mali political instability further complicates cross-border coordination. NBA coordination remains active.
Description
Capex Cost
55.20USD million
Project Risk
Implementation and coordination risks
Countries
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date