Name of the Project
Songwe River Basin Programme (SRBP).

Location
Malawi and Tanzania.

Client
Malawi and Tanzania governments.

Project Description
The SRBP is a transboundary project, which includes the development of a multipurpose dam, expected to supply up to 180 MW of hydropower.

It will also provide water for an irrigation scheme covering about 3 000 ha in each of the countries and control floods in the densely populated lower part of the basin.

Other components of the programme include rural electrification, social infrastructure and institutional capacity building.

Jobs to Be Created
Not stated.

Value
The project will entail an investment of $829-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Malawi and Tanzania have agreed to work together on the development of the SRBP. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between both parties at a ceremony held in Lilongwe, on May 18.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, tel +265 177 2428, fax +265 175 9624 or email psegov@opc.gov.mw.
Tanzian Ministry of Water and Irrigation, tel +255 22 2450838 or email psmw@maji.go.tz.