Democratic Republic of Congo - Semi-Urban and Rural Electrification Project

The Rural and Peri-Urban Electrification Project (PEPR) is an investment project concerning the rehabilitation and extension of the electric power distribution system of Kinshasa and selected localities in four provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It comprises the improvement, rehabilitation and extension of the MV/LV lines, establishment of connections, installation of public lighting units and promotion of specific commercial operations to increase the number of new subscribers and reach the maximum number of inhabitants, especially the most disadvantaged segments of the population. All these operations will contribute to increasing available energy, improving network operating conditions and enhancing the operational performance of sector players. They will also help reduce technical and non-technical losses, in particular through the installation of prepayment meters. Lastly, with a view to preparing future Bank operations in the sector, fifteen studies have been integrated into this project. The total project cost is estimated at UA 70.38 million. It will be implemented over 48 months as from 2011.