Multinational - Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport Project

The Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport Project is designed within the 4th EAC Development Strategy (2011-2016). It will contribute to the EAC’s Vision for the Lake Victoria basin to build “a prosperous population living in a healthy and sustainably managed environment providing equitable opportunities and benefits”. The project addresses the maritime transportation and navigation safety intervention area and will contribute to the provision of safe, efficient transport links, and to the safe conduct of fishing activities that are essential to achieving the goals of poverty reduction and sustainable development. In addition, the socio-economic welfare of the communities around Lake Victoria will be improved through the extended telecommunication coverage, as business will be carried out more efficiently with the available value added services. The project has three main components, namely: (1) establishment of a Maritime communications system for safety on Lake Victoria; (2) EA Maritime Transport Strategy for EAC Lake Victoria Study; and (3) Project Management, Operational cost and Capacity Building.