Approach Words: Efficiency, Integrated City, Participatory Approach
Public Policy Instruments: Communicative, Financial Mechanism, Infrastructure, Organization, Physical Intervention, Planning, Regulatory
The Road Network Rehabilitation Project is a major infrastructure rehabilitation project in the Union of Comoros1. The project contributes to the implementation of the Union of Comoros’ Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development (SCA2D)i and is in line with the National Road Transport Master Plan (PDNTR 2015-2025)ii and Transport Sector Policy (PST 2021- 2025)iii 2. The project aims to improve the quality of road infrastructure to increase trade and improve access to essential services and the living conditions of the population3.
Title: Location of the RN2 and RN23.
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Title: Route-Hahaya-Mitsamiouli- under construction.
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Title: Rehabilitated road in Comoros.
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Title: Rehabilitated road in Comoros.
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The project encompasses four main components:
Notably, the project involved public consultations through direct meetings with local residents to discuss the interim findings8. Stakeholders assessed the project’s social acceptability, focusing on the impact of road works on adjacent properties, and compensation terms for affected parties (PAPs). This information was then shared with regional mayors or local village leaders9.
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The project has three phases:
The project was initiated by the Government of Comoros in 201616, with major funding from the African Development Bank (ADF) and the European Union (EU) (later cancelled), and in partnership with the UNDP, which contributes to women’s empowerment activities under the project’s umbrella17. The National Directorate of Road Transport of the Ministry of Transport, Post & Telecommunication has been tasked with overseeing the planning and execution18.
Project Link
https://projectsportal.afdb.org/dataportal/VProject/show/P-KM-DB0-004
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