Interconnection of Member States' Broadband Networks
By Anonymous (not verified), 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
I.02.30.11
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
ICT
Subsector Name
Fibre Optic Cable
Alternative Names
ECCAS Broadband Interconnection; Central Africa Fiber Network
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
Project maintained at Project Definition stage (S1) as of 2024. No new milestones confirmed as of March 2026. Governance framework development among ECCAS member states remains the critical path item before feasibility studies can proceed. March 2025: AUDA-NEPAD PISP workshop in Addis Ababa reinforced preparation pipeline for ECCAS ICT projects including this one.
Description
Regional project to provide and strengthen each ECCAS Member State with high bandwidth fiber optic connectivity and establish a sub-regional data hosting centre in the ECCAS space. The project covers 11 ECCAS member states and aims to create a comprehensive broadband backbone network across Central Africa. Core objectives include securing regional cyberspace, building digital trust, ensuring data sovereignty, and enabling cross-border connectivity. The project is maintained at Project Definition stage with ongoing governance challenges across ECCAS member states being the primary constraint on advancement.
Capex Cost
0.30USD million
Revenue Model
Service fees and infrastructure access charges from regional broadband connectivity
Project Risk
Governance challenges across ECCAS member states remain the primary constraint; Technical implementation complexity across 11 countries at varying stages of digital readiness; Cross-border coordination and regulatory harmonisation requirements; Infrastructure security considerations in politically sensitive environments
Countries
Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe