Multinational - The Inga Site Development and Electricity Access Support Project, phase 3

The Inga Site Development and Electricity Access Support Project is an autonomous operation that comprises technical assistance, optimum Inga site development support and reinforcement of the existing electricity infrastructure. Such assistance specifically concerns building the capacity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Government to finalise the preparation of the Inga 3 Project and implement actions enhancing electricity access for the Central and Southern Africa regions. The Inga 3 Project entails implementing Grand Inga Phase A by developing a generating capacity of 4,800 MW on the Inga site and building power transmission lines that supply electricity to the DRC and South Africa. Hence, this project is a continuation of the Bank’s previous support that led to the identification of an innovative approach which ensures the full realisation of Inga’s hydro-electricity potential and promotes continental integration. This is an institutional support project aimed at facilitating the development of institutions and skills making it possible to improve the structuring of Inga 3 in order to select an investor-entrepreneur under a public-private partnership. Improved access to electricity is also expected in the semi-urban areas of Kinshasa and other provinces of the DRC, as well as in Southern Africa. Implementation of this support project is expected to cover a period of over five years for a total cost of UA 112.23 million.