Support Programme for the Facilitation of Transport by Inland Waterways, Securing River Navigation and the Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Congo Basin

By Anonymous (not verified) , 17 March 2026
PIDA Code
W.30.15
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Water
Subsector Name
Water Transfer
On SDM
Off
Summary
This is a multi-country regional project managed by CICOS to unlock the economic potential of the Congo Basin's extensive inland waterways. It is currently in the Project Definition stage (S1), having advanced from Enabling Environment in 2024. The project faces significant implementation challenges, including the security situation in eastern DRC and complex multi-country coordination, reflected in its 'Red' traffic light status. Total project cost is estimated at USD 93.8 million, with a financing structure of 90% grant funding and 10% national contributions. A preparation cost of USD 5 million is identified, with a USD 2.5 million funding gap.
Description

The project aims to rehabilitate and secure navigation on key river corridors within the Congo Basin and the Ogooué River to facilitate trade and regional integration. Specific components include: (1) Rehabilitation and marking of navigation channels (2) Installation of navigation aids (buoys, beacons) and river information systems (RIS) (3) Construction and rehabilitation of river ports and landing stages (4) Dredging of critical sections to maintain navigable depths (5) Strengthening of institutional capacities of CICOS and national authorities for sustainable management of water resources and inland waterway transport.

Capex Cost
93.80USD million
Preparation Cost
5.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Revenue Model
Public financing for infrastructure, with potential for revenue from waterway usage fees.
Project Risk

Implementation and coordination risks

Countries
Angola, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Republic of Congo
Stakeholders
Agence Portuaire et Maritime et Fluviale
African Development Bank
Agence Franaaise de Developement
European Investment Bank
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date