Pre-Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Development of an integrated multimodal transport corridor connecting Praia (Cape Verde) to Dakar (Senegal) and Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) through maritime and road links. The project includes port facilities improvements, development of shipping routes, and modernization of road infrastructure to create a seamless transportation network across Western Africa. This corridor is designed to strengthen regional integration by connecting island states with coastal and inland countries, reducing transportation costs and improving trade logistics.
Key Objectives
Create an integrated multimodal transportation network linking insular and coastal West African states, improving regional connectivity and trade; reduce transit times and transportation costs between major economic centers; enhance the integration of Cape Verde into the mainland West African econom...
Strategic Importance
This multimodal corridor represents a key infrastructure initiative for implementing the ECOWAS regional integration agenda and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By connecting island states with continental markets, the project addresses isolation challenges while strengthening regional value chains and trade opportunities.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The project will utilize modern multimodal transport systems including upgraded port facilities with container terminals capable of handling post-Pana...
Capacity: Maritime segment: Regular shipping service capable of handling 125,000 TEU annually by 2030; Passeng...
Financing Structure
The project is expected to utilize a blended financing approach with contributions from multilateral development banks (AfDB, World Bank), bilateral development agencies, ECOWAS infrastructure funds, and private sector investments through PPP arrangements for specific components (particularly port operations and shipping services).
Market Analysis
West African maritime and road transport demand is growing at approximately 6-8% annually, with particularly strong growth in container traffic. Cape Verde-mainland connections are currently underserved with high costs.
Investment Opportunities
Significant opportunities exist for private sector participation in port operations, shipping services, logistics facilities development, fleet management, highway service areas, cross-border facilities management, and digital logistics platforms.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: ECOWAS Commission with national implementation units in each participating country
Partners: ECOWAS Commission, Ministry of Transport (Côte d'Ivoire), Ministry of Infrastructure (Cape Verde), ...
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org