Uganda - Road Sector Support Project V

The Road Sector Support Project (RSSP) V roads are located in the south-western and eastern part of Uganda and the project comprises: (a) civil works for upgrading the Rukingiri-Kihihi-Ishasha/Kanungu and Bumbobi-Lwakhakha roads (123km) from gravel to bitumen standard; (b) consultancy services for: (i) construction supervision of the civil works; (ii) technical and financial audit; (c) capacity building for Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA); (d) gender empowerment; and (e) compensation and resettlement. The expected project outcomes are reduction in transport costs; increased mobility; improved access to economic and social facilities; provision of clean water to households; and increase in income of women vendors in the roadside markets. The project will be implemented over a six year period with a total amounts to UA 82.25 million.