Ethiopia–Djibouti road transport corridor
Name of the Project
Ethiopia–Djibouti road transport corridor.
Location
Ethiopia.
Project Owner/s
Ethiopia Ministry of Transport.
Project Description
The project comprises the construction of the first 60 km of a four-lane expressway section of the new 126 km road from Adama to Awash, and includes the design of a one-stop border post at Dewele, near the Ethiopia and Djibouti border.
The project will enhance trade by significantly reducing transport costs, thereby accelerating the economic growth of Ethiopia and its neighbour Djibouti, as it is part of the main import-export corridor.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $255-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to start in 2020 and be implemented over a five-year period.
Latest Developments
The Ethiopia government and the African Development Bank Group have signed a $98-million grant agreement from the African Development Fund (ADF) to help finance Phase 1 of the project. It comprises a grant of $98-million to the government of Ethiopia, an ADF grant of $5.3-million to the government of Djibouti and a co-financing contribution of $151-million by the government of Ethiopia.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Ethiopia Ministry of Transport, tel +251 11551 6166 or email motr@motr.gov.et.
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