Sudan Section of the Fiber Optic Connectivity Component of the Port Sudan to Douala Corridor
USD 55.00M
Total Cost
37.5%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
5
Countries
Pre-Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Project to enhance regional ICT coverage by providing services for unconnected customers with satisfied and affordable quality and prices. Focus on creating regional hub through Sudan with high-quality ducted fiber infrastructure.
Additionally, this corridor enhances Sudan’s role as a digital gateway by linking Port Sudan’s undersea cable landings to inland Central African states—supporting connectivity to Chad, CAR, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Additionally, this corridor enhances Sudan’s role as a digital gateway by linking Port Sudan’s undersea cable landings to inland Central African states—supporting connectivity to Chad, CAR, Ethiopia, and South Sudan.
Key Objectives
Project Objectives: Create regional Hub through Sudan, Provide affordable broadband, Connect landlocked countries, Create open access gateway, Enhance cross-border connectivity, Improve service quality, Support digital inclusion, Enable economic growth
Strategic Importance
Critical for regional digital connectivity and landlocked country access
Technical Specifications
Technology: High-quality ducted fiber system with distributed access capability
Capacity: High-quality ducted fiber (130-170 cm depth) with multi-mode capacity and distributed access points
Capacity: High-quality ducted fiber (130-170 cm depth) with multi-mode capacity and distributed access points
Financing Structure
Mixed public-private funding potential with regional coordination
Market Analysis
Growing connectivity demand across landlocked countries
Investment Opportunities
Infrastructure development opportunities despite regional challenges
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Regional Authorities with COMESA coordination
Partners: National ICT Authorities, Regional Coordination Bodies
Partners: National ICT Authorities, Regional Coordination Bodies
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org