Total Project Cost
Investment Required
Stakeholders
Countries
Project Overview
Description
Regional project to provide and strengthen each Member State with high bandwidth fiber optic connectivity and establish a sub-regional data hosting center in the ECCAS space. Project maintained at definition stage with ongoing governance challenges.
Objectives
Project Objectives: Provide high bandwidth fiber optic connectivity, Create sub-regional data hosting capabilities, Secure regional cyberspace, Build digital trust, Ensure digital sovereignty, Enhance regional integration, Support cross-border connectivity, Enable digital transformation, Improve service quality, Reduce connectivity costs
Strategic Importance
Critical for regional digital infrastructure and cybersecurity enhancement
Technical Specifications
Technology & Design
High bandwidth fiber optic network infrastructure with regional data hosting capabilities
Capacity & Size
Regional broadband network with sub-regional data hosting center
Technical Details
Regional broadband infrastructure specifications: High bandwidth capacity, Cross-border connectivity, Data center facilities, Security systems
Development, Implementation & Financial Details
Development Timeline
Project still at definition stage with ongoing governance challenges affecting progress across multiple countries
Latest Implementation Updates
UPDATEDFinancing Structure
Private sector investment opportunities available pending governance resolution
Project Timeline
Development Timeline
Project still at definition stage with ongoing governance challenges affecting progress across multiple countries
Project Status History
Status 2020
Initial Assessment
Status 2022
Initial Assessment
Status 2024
Project Definition
Additional Project Details
Construction Timeline
Project definition phase with governance framework development
Legal & Financial Advisors
Not Available
Market Analysis
Market Analysis
Growing demand for regional connectivity despite governance challenges
Market Demand
ECCAS member states population and regional organizations
Key Stakeholders
Project Sponsor
ECCAS Secretariat
Key Parties
ECCAS Secretariat
Investors
Private sector opportunities pending governance resolution
Contractors & Operators
Not Available
Risk Assessment
General Risk Assessment
Governance challenges across multiple countries, Technical implementation complexity, Cross-border coordination requirements, Infrastructure security considerations
Regulatory Risks
Regional regulatory harmonization required to address governance challenges
Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact
Environmental assessment needed for multi-country infrastructure
Social Impact
Enhances regional digital access when governance challenges resolved
Investment Opportunities
Private Sector Opportunities
Private sector opportunities in infrastructure development and operations pending governance framework
Next Steps & Agreements
Next Steps
Resolve governance challenges and complete project definition to advance to feasibility stage
Offtake Agreements
Not Available
Contact Information
Not Available
