El Fasher -- Kabkabiya -- El Geneina -- Adre Road Corridor

USD 295.00M

Total Cost

87.5%

Progress

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Project Overview

Construction of a paved road corridor connecting El Fasher, Kabkabiya, and El Geneina in Darfur (Sudan) to Adre at the Chad border, enhancing regional connectivity, supporting peace-building efforts, and improving humanitarian access in a historically marginalized region.

Key Objectives

Develop a modern paved road corridor connecting major population centers in Darfur with the Chad border; enhance regional accessibility and connectivity in a post-conflict context; support peace-building and stabilization efforts through improved infrastructure; facilitate humanitarian operations an...

Strategic Importance

This road corridor represents a critical infrastructure initiative for peace-building, stabilization, and development in the conflict-affected Darfur region. By enhancing connectivity between major population centers and with neighboring Chad, the project directly supports implementation of peace agreements through tangible developmental benefits.

Technical Specifications

Technology: The road employs appropriate design for the semi-arid conditions of Darfur, with particular attention to drainage, climate resilience, and maintainability given limited local capacity.
Capacity: Total corridor length approximately 450 km: El Fasher-Kabkabiya section: 135 km; Kabkabiya-El Genein...

Financing Structure

The project is financed through a humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach with: World Bank grant funding through the International Development Association (IDA); Saudi Fund for Development grant; African Development Bank grant through Transition Support Facility; United Nations Development Programme contribution; and Government of Sudan counterpart funding.

Market Analysis

The region currently has minimal paved roads, with most transportation occurring on unpaved tracks that become impassable during rainy seasons. Travel times between major centers can exceed 12 hours for distances of 200-300 km, with significant insecurity risks.

Investment Opportunities

While the main construction is underway with international contractors, opportunities exist for local businesses in: construction material supply; equipment rental; employment of local workers; maintenance operations through community-based approaches; roadside services development; and logistics operations once the corridor is complete.

Key Stakeholders

Sponsor: Sudan Ministry of Transport and Roads, Darfur Regional Authority
Partners: Sudan Ministry of Transport and Roads, National Highways and Bridges Authority (Sudan), Darfur Regio...

For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org

Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org

www.au-pida.org