Rihaid El Birdi -- Om Dafug Road Corridor
USD 175.00M
Total Cost
50%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
2
Countries
Feasibility
Project Stage
Project Overview
Construction of a paved road connecting Rihaid El Birdi in South Sudan to Om Dafug in the Central African Republic, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting peace-building efforts in this fragile cross-border region.
Key Objectives
Develop a modern paved road corridor connecting South Sudan and the Central African Republic through previously isolated border regions; enhance regional accessibility and connectivity in a post-conflict context; support peace-building and stabilization efforts through improved infrastructure; facil...
Strategic Importance
This road corridor represents a critical infrastructure initiative for peace-building, stabilization, and development in a fragile border region affected by conflict in both countries. By enhancing connectivity between South Sudan and the Central African Republic, the project directly supports implementation of peace agreements through tangible developmental benefits.
Technical Specifications
Technology: The road employs appropriate design for the tropical conditions with particular attention to drainage, climate resilience, and maintainability given limited local capacity.
Capacity: Total corridor length approximately 230 km: South Sudan section: 130 km; CAR section: 100 km; Two-la...
Capacity: Total corridor length approximately 230 km: South Sudan section: 130 km; CAR section: 100 km; Two-la...
Financing Structure
The project will be financed through a humanitarian-development-peace nexus approach with: African Development Bank grant funding through the Transition Support Facility; World Bank grant through the International Development Association (IDA); European Union grant through the Africa Investment Platform; and limited government contributions from both countries.
Market Analysis
The region currently has minimal paved roads, with most transportation occurring on unpaved tracks that become impassable during rainy seasons. Travel times can exceed 15 hours for distances of 200 km, with significant insecurity risks.
Investment Opportunities
While the challenging context limits commercial opportunities, targeted private sector participation is possible in: construction subcontracting with appropriate risk management; supply of materials and equipment; maintenance operations through performance-based contracts; and development of basic commercial services at the border crossing and key towns.
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: Ministry of Roads and Bridges (South Sudan), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (CAR)
Partners: Ministry of Roads and Bridges (South Sudan), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (CAR), United Na...
Partners: Ministry of Roads and Bridges (South Sudan), Ministry of Public Works and Transport (CAR), United Na...
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