Transforming Africa Through Infrastructure Investment
Explore high-impact projects across transport, energy, water, and ICT sectors in the PIDA Prospectus.
Portfolio Overview
Investment by Sector
Projects by Stage
Featured Projects
Construction of 287 MW Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project
The Ruzizi IV (287 MW) power plant project is located on the Ruzizi River, which forms a common border between...
Egypt and Sudan Electrical Grid as the First Stage of the Continental Electrical Interconnection
Development of a high-voltage transmission interconnection between Egypt and Sudan as the first stage of a continental electrical interconnection that...
Extension of National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to DRC by construction of optical fibre cable across Lake Tanganyika and point of presences (PoPs) for providing connectivity with DRC
Construction of optical fiber cable across Lake Tanganyika connecting Kigoma in Tanzania to Kalemie in DRC to extend Tanzania National...
Grand INGA Phase 1
The overall objective of the project is to generate 11,050 MW at the Inga site by building a hydropower plant...
Luapula Hydropower Project
The Luapula Hydropower Project involves the development of hydropower resources along the Luapula River, which forms the border between Zambia...
Sudan Section of the Fiber Optic Connectivity Component of the Port Sudan to Douala Corridor
Project to enhance regional ICT coverage by providing services for unconnected customers with satisfied and affordable quality and prices. Focus...
Executive Summary
The PIDA Investment Prospectus 2023 - 2024 outlines transformative projects that aim to bridge Africa's infrastructure gap through strategic investments across Transport, Energy, Water, and ICT sectors. This prospectus provides an in‑depth look at our investment opportunities, project milestones, and the economic potential of a connected Africa.
Investment Highlights
- Robust growth in intra-African trade driven by modern infrastructure.
- Large-scale projects with significant capital mobilization.
- Innovative public‑private partnerships fueling sustainable development.
- Strategic focus on multi‑modal and integrated corridor development.
Sector Distribution
Project Stages
Infrastructure Projects
3,050 MW Mambillla Hydroelectric Power Project
Mambilla Power project is a 3.05GW hydroelectric facility being developed on the Dongo River near Baruf, in Kakara Village of Taraba State, Nigeria. The project is being undertaken by Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Power and is expected to go into...
Abidjan -- Ouagadougou -- Niamey -- Cotonou -- Lomé Regional Rail Loop Project
Development of an integrated standard gauge railway network connecting the major cities of Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), Niamey (Niger), Cotonou (Benin), and Lomé (Togo), creating a regional railway loop to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and promote economic integration...
Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project
Development of a transnational six-lane dual-carriage highway spanning 1,080 km from Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) to Lagos (Nigeria), passing through Ghana, Togo, and Benin. This transformative infrastructure project will upgrade and standardize the busiest economic corridor in West Africa, connecting major...
Akagera River Transport
Development of inland water transport infrastructure and services along the Akagera River to improve regional connectivity between Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The project involves river navigation improvements, construction of port facilities, acquisition of suitable vessels, and establishment of a sustainable...
Angololo Multipurpose Water Resources Development Project
Construction of dam and water storage reservoir with irrigation development, water supply infrastructure, and flow regulation systems.
Baynes Hydropower Project
Binational Project between Angola and Namibia, to construct a hydropower plant on the Kunene River to increase installed capacity of dispatchable renewable energy and to support the large-scale rollout of renewable energy in both countries.
Beira Port Development
Comprehensive modernization and expansion of Beira Port facilities to enhance capacity, efficiency, and resilience, strengthening its role as a key gateway for Mozambique and landlocked countries in the region. The project includes rehabilitation and expansion of cargo terminals, deepening of...
Bousalemn Highway in Tunisia at the Algerian Border
Construction of a modern highway linking Bousalem in northwest Tunisia to the Algerian border, forming a critical segment of the Trans-Maghreb Highway corridor. The project involves construction of approximately 45 km of dual carriageway highway with international design standards, including...
Construction of 287 MW Ruzizi IV Hydropower Project
The Ruzizi IV (287 MW) power plant project is located on the Ruzizi River, which forms a common border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the north, and between DRC and Burundi to the south. According...
Construction of a Bridge over the Oubangui River
Construction of a bridge over the Oubangui River to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the Central African Republic (CAR), including development of missing links in the Bangui-Kisangani-Kampala and Kisangani-Bujumbura road corridors, and implementation of transport and trade...
Construction of a Petroleum Jetty and Associated Storage Facilities at Albion
Development of a petroleum jetty and associated storage facilities at Albion, Mauritius, to enhance the country's petroleum import capacity, improve energy security, and create more efficient infrastructure for handling petroleum products.
Construction of Amilcar Cabral submarine cable system
The Amilcar Cabral submarine cable project is part of the ECOWAS broadband backbone infrastructure programme aimed at connecting the island nation of Cabo Verde to its nearest neighbors on the mainland namely Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Sierra Leone and The Gambia....
Construction of Standard Gauge Railway from Mtwara/Mbamaba - Liganga to Mchuchuma
Development of a standard gauge railway line connecting the Port of Mtwara and the mineral-rich areas of Liganga (iron ore) and Mchuchuma (coal) in southern Tanzania, supporting resource extraction and industrial development.
Construction of Standard Gauge Railway: Mombasa -- Nairobi -- Malaba -- Kampala -- Kigali line
Construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) along the Northern Corridor connecting Mombasa (Kenya) through Nairobi and Malaba to Kampala (Uganda) and extending to Kigali (Rwanda), with a branch line from Malaba to Juba (South Sudan), establishing a modern railway...
Construction of the Central Corridor Standard Gauge Railway
Construction of a standard gauge railway (SGR) along the Central Corridor connecting Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) to Kigali (Rwanda) via Isaka, with extensions to Gitega-Musongati (Burundi) and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, establishing an efficient rail transport backbone for the...
Construction of the Dam and Development of the Palambo Hydroelectric Plant
Construction of a dam to regulate Ubungi and Congo rivers flow downstream of Bangui.
Continental Africa Water Investment Support Programme (AIP)
Support programme for specific priority water projects identified by Member States across Africa, focusing on integrated water-health-energy-food security nexus projects.
Continental Seamless Airspace in Africa in the Context of SAATM
Implementation of a continental seamless airspace framework across Africa to create an integrated, efficient air traffic management system supporting the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), enhancing safety, reducing flight times, and promoting connectivity across the continent.
Dawa River Multi-purpose Dam
Construction of a multi-purpose dam on River Dawa approximately 20 km upstream of Rhamu Dimtu town.
Development of Data Centre Infrastructures Underpinning the Digital Economy
The Development of Data Centre Infrastructures Underpinning the Digital Economy project envisions establishing six new data centres in Burundi, Central African Republic, São Tomé & Príncipe, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon, alongside the reinforcement of five existing centres in Angola,...
Development of the BAC and LOTEMO Hydroelectric Sites on the Lobaye River, and Related Works in CAR
The hydroelectric development sites on the Lobaye are located in the South-West of the Central African Republic (CAR), in the locality of M'baïki, 100 km from Bangui. This location is par excellence favorable to the supply of electricity to border...
Development of the Booue and Tsengue-Leledi Hydroelectric Sites and Associated Transmission Lines
Development of two major hydroelectric sites on the Ogooué River in Gabon - Booué and Tsengue-Leledi - including construction of dams, power plants, and associated transmission infrastructure to enhance Gabon's power generation capacity and support economic development.
Development of the Chollet Hydroelectric Site and Associated Transmission Lines
Development of the Chollet hydroelectric site on the Dja River at the border between Cameroon and Congo, including construction of a dam, power plant, and associated transmission infrastructure to boost power generation capacity in both countries and enhance regional integration.
Doubling of the RN06 between Mascara and Bechar and the RN50 between Bechar and the Algerian-Mauritanian Border
Expansion and modernization of National Roads RN06 and RN50 in western Algeria, connecting the northern regions to the Algerian-Mauritanian border through the expansion of RN06 between Mascara and Bechar (approximately 500 km) and the RN50 between Bechar and the border...
Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network Project 6 - Guba (Ethiopia)-Khartoum (Sudan)
Construction of a high-voltage transmission line connecting Guba (Ethiopia) to Khartoum (Sudan) as part of the Eastern Africa Green Power Transmission Network, enabling power trade between the two countries and supporting regional integration.
Egypt and Libya Regional Electrical Interconnection as the First Stage of Completion of the Regional Electrical Interconnection of the North African Region
This stage covers about 165 km from Saloum (Egypt) to Tobruk (Libya) to complete the North Regional Electrical Interconnection. An alternating current (AC) transmission line of about 165 km to exchange a capacity of 1000 megawatts with a voltage of...
Egypt and Sudan Electrical Grid as the First Stage of the Continental Electrical Interconnection
Development of a high-voltage transmission interconnection between Egypt and Sudan as the first stage of a continental electrical interconnection that would eventually follow the path of the Cairo-Cape Town road corridor. This project represents a critical first link in the...
El Fasher -- Kabkabiya -- El Geneina -- Adre Road Corridor
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.
Establishment of a Navigational Line between Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea (VICMED)
Development of a navigational waterway connecting Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean Sea through the Nile River system, enabling efficient water transport across East and North Africa. The project involves various engineering interventions to make the Nile River navigable along its...
Extension of National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to DRC by construction of optical fibre cable across Lake Tanganyika and point of presences (PoPs) for providing connectivity with DRC
Construction of optical fiber cable across Lake Tanganyika connecting Kigoma in Tanzania to Kalemie in DRC to extend Tanzania National ICT Broadband Backbone. Tanzania side under construction with cross-border coordination challenges. Additionally, this project extends Tanzania’s National ICT Backbone (NICTBB)...
Extension of National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) to Mozambique
Extension of Tanzania National ICT Broadband Backbone to connect with Mozambique, enabling access to submarine cables landed in both countries and creating resilience in international connectivity. Tanzania has approved tender document with steady progress. Additionally, this project extends Tanzania’s National...
Feasibility and In-depth Studies on the Development of Lake Chad
Comprehensive study and action program to address Lake Chad's water decline and ecosystem degradation.
Fomi Multipurpose Dam Development Project
Development of Fomi dam to preserve Niger Basin ecosystems and improve living conditions.
Grand INGA Phase 1
The overall objective of the project is to generate 11,050 MW at the Inga site by building a hydropower plant with transmissions lines within DRC and across borders. Transmission lines are designed to connect with South Africa through SAPP power...
Highway Linking the Terminal Part of the Fez-Oujda Highway to the Algerian East-West Highway
Construction of a highway link connecting the Moroccan Fez-Oujda Highway to the Algerian East-West Highway, completing a critical section of the Trans-Maghreb Corridor and enhancing connectivity between Morocco and Algeria.
Implementation of an ECOWAS Regional Internet Exchange Points
Establishment of a regional internet exchange point (RIXP) for public peering within West Africa region. Completing feasibility studies with strong regional coordination is proceeding well. The project is to set up a regional Internet Exchange Point (RIXP) enabling intra-ECOWAS traffic...
INGA 3 Transmission Interconnector
The project involves conducting the feasibility studies in respect of the design, development, operation and maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission scheme that will deliver 5,000 MW of electricity to South Africa under the Inga 3 Low...
Integration of Electrical Networks between Inga-Cabinda and Pointe Noire
Development of transmission infrastructure to integrate the electrical networks of DRC, Angola, and Congo, connecting the Inga hydropower complex with Cabinda (Angola) and Pointe Noire (Congo) to enable power trade and enhance regional integration.
Interconnection of Member States' Broadband Networks
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.
Juba - Nairobi Fiber Optic Link
Construction of the 957 km high-capacity optic fiber cable (OFC) to interconnect Eldoret (Kenya) to Juba (South Sudan) through the Nadapal border town. Limited progress with Kenyan segment completed but South Sudan segment faces challenges.
LAPSSET Crude Oil Pipeline
The LAPSSET Crude Oil Pipeline is a strategic infrastructure project to transport crude oil produced in South Sudan and the Lokichar Basin in Kenya to the new deep-water port at Lamu on Kenya's coast. The pipeline forms a critical component...
LAPSSET Railway Project
Construction of a standard gauge railway as part of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor to enhance regional connectivity between Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. This transformative rail project will establish a 2,900 km railway network connecting Lamu Port...
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II
Water transfer project from Lesotho to South Africa, providing water supply and hydropower generation.
Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project
The Lesotho-Botswana Water Transfer Project aims to implement a water conveyance system in Lesotho through South Africa to Botswana, including construction of a multi-purpose dam with hydropower plant.
Libyan Alternative Freeway
Development of an alternative highway route through inland regions of Libya, providing a strategic transportation corridor that connects eastern and western parts of the country while serving previously underserved regions and enhancing national connectivity and resilience.
Louga Hydroelectric Power Plants 1 and 2 (246 MW)
Among the priority projects included in the ECOWAS Master Plan for the Development of Regional Means of Production and Transmission of Electric Power 2019-2033 is the Louga 1 and 2 hydroelectric power plant project. It involves the construction of two...
Luapula Hydropower Project
The Luapula Hydropower Project involves the development of hydropower resources along the Luapula River, which forms the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The project consists of a series of cascading hydropower plants designed to harness...
Maritime Link Between the Comoros Islands
Establishment of a comprehensive maritime transportation system to improve sea connectivity among the Comoros Islands, enhancing inter-island mobility and economic integration. The project includes development of port infrastructure on the main islands (Grande Comore, Anjouan, Mohéli, and Mayotte), acquisition of...
Masaka - Mwanza Transmission Line Project
The Masaka - Mwanza Transmission Line Project involves the construction of a 298 km 220kV transmission line connecting Masaka in Uganda with Mwanza in Tanzania. This strategic corridor is part of the East African Power Pool (EAPP) infrastructure development plan...
Mobilisation and Transfer of Water from Bria Dam to Lake Chad
Project to improve hydraulic capacity of the Chari River and transfer water by gravity from Bria Dam to support Lake Chad water levels.
Modernisation of the RN01 (Trans-Saharan) between Ghardaia and Tamenrasset
Comprehensive modernization and expansion of National Road RN01 between Ghardaia and Tamenrasset in Algeria, a critical segment of the Trans-Saharan Highway connecting North Africa with Sub-Saharan Africa through improved infrastructure adapted to challenging desert conditions.
Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam
The purpose of the Noordoewer/Vioolsdrift Dam (NVD) is to: increase the long-term sustainable yield of the Orange River System to replace the loss in yield due to upstream dam developments; provide for projected growth in water requirements; compensate for the...
Noumbiel Multipurpose Dam
Multipurpose dam project aimed at strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Burkina Faso through water resource development.
Operationalisation of São Tomé and Príncipe Hydrometric Stations
Project to operationalize 12 automatic hydrometric stations for efficient water resource management and climate resilience.
Praia-Dakar Shipping and Maritime Services Project
Development of regular shipping services between Cape Verde (Praia) and Senegal (Dakar) to enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, and improve passenger mobility between the island state and mainland West Africa.
Praia-Dakar-Abidjan Multimodal Transport Corridor
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...
Project for the Construction of the Bridge Over the Ntem River
Construction of a bridge over the Ntem River connecting Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea along the Kribi-Campo-Bata transnational corridor, including approach roads and border facilities to enhance cross-border connectivity and regional integration.
Rehabilitation and Creation of Cross-border Centres as Multi-Service Logistics Zones
Development of modern integrated border crossing facilities along the Trans-Maghreb Corridor connecting Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, transforming traditional border posts into multi-service logistics zones to facilitate trade, reduce crossing times, and enhance regional integration.
Rehabilitation, Modernisation and Improvement of the Services of the Trans-Maghreb Railway Line
Comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization of the railway corridor connecting Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia along the Mediterranean coast, creating an efficient and integrated rail transport system to enhance regional connectivity, facilitate trade, and support economic integration in the Maghreb region.
Rihaid El Birdi -- Om Dafug Road Corridor
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.
SADC Regional Carrier-Neutral Data Centre
Development of a Tier 3 certified carrier-neutral data center to host SADC Regional IXP, Root Server Instances, and cloud services infrastructure. Project advancing from enabling environment to definition phase with strong institutional support.
Sudan Section of the Fiber Optic Connectivity Component of the Port Sudan to Douala Corridor
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...
Support Programme for the Facilitation of Transport by Inland Waterways, Securing River Navigation and the Sustainable Management of Water Resources in the Congo Basin
The Congo Basin is an immense territory which covers around 3.7 million km2 (6.6% of the area of the African continent). This Basin has a very dense hydrographic network, with navigable waterways estimated at more than 25,000 km in their...
Trans-Saharan Optic Fibre Broadband Project
Major terrestrial broadband backbone designed to convey bandwidth capacity from coasts to hinterland and provide alternative gateway to Europe through Algiers. Serves the existing Trans-Sahara Highway and the proposed Trans-Sahara Gas pipeline. Additionally, this project aims to deploy a high-capacity...
Transborder Submarine Fiber PoPs, Regional Smart Hub Facility and Data Centre
Project to interconnect Kenya and neighboring countries through submarine fiber points of presence and regional data centers. Project suitable for PPP investment with strong coordination through EAC. Additionally, the project interconnects Kenya’s terrestrial fiber backbone with neighboring countries — Ethiopia,...
Using Solar and Wind Energy to Extract Groundwater in Pastoral Wells
Installation of solar and wind-powered pumps on 15 pastoral wells in Sahel Al-Jafara region for sustainable water extraction.
WAPP Regional Solar Power Park Project in Mali
The implementation strategy of the WAPP assumes the realisation of distinct but mutually complementary infrastructure sub-programmes which, when realised, will result in an integrated efficient electricity system in West Africa. The WAPP Regional Solar Power Park Project in Mali of...
Water Supply Project in Antanambao Manampotsy
Development of water infrastructure and resource management interventions in Antanambao Manampotsy area of Madagascar.
Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Namibia (ZIZABONA) Interconnector Project
The ZIZABONA transmission project consists of the development, financing, construction and operation of new transmission facilities in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia to facilitate the creation of a western transmission corridor in the Southern African Power Pool to decongest the...
