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ContextGamba, a remote city with around 10,000 inhabitants in south-western Gabon, is one of Shell’s most important areas for onshore oil production in the country. The area, which borders two national parks, is currently only accessible by boat or plane. This isolation results in extremely high costs of living and slow economic development.ObjectiveGamba and the Ndougou department are made accessible via a connection to the national road network. This leads to an increased exchange of goods and materials, lower prices and higher mobility, resulting in improved economic and social conditions for the inhabitants. Local small and medium-sized construction companies will be professionalised and receive training, increasing their capacity and creating jobs.ApproachGIZ IS is planning and supervising construction, which is being carried out mainly by small and medium-sized Gabonese companies. The companies are also receiving support in the fields of financial management, project planning and technical construction issues. In addition, an accompanying rural development fund will promote the implementation of participatory development measures in the neighboring communities.ServicesTechnical study on the feasibility and design of the road and the bridgeEnvironmental impact assessmentTendering, evaluation and contracting of local constructionOverall project management, quality assurance and supervision of constructionOn-the job and formal training on business planning, financial management, tendering procedures, road construction and application of environmental and health standardsManaging a fund for local developmentResultsConstruction of a road (53 km) and a bridge (55m) that comply with international environmental standardsThe local construction industry is strengthened and professionalised on a sustainable basisCreation of around 200 jobs during the construction period (approx. two years)Improved living conditions and potential for local economic developmentDrinking water supplies, agriculture, fisheries in the communities bordering the road are improved

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