An action plan to improve transport infrastructure within the SADC region is in place and funds are being sourced to deliver these requirements by 2027.
The plan was highlighted at the SADC regional infrastructure investment conference (RICC) held in Maputo, Mozambique between 26 and 28 June where the theme was “Accelerating investment in SADC infrastructure through Sustainable and Innovative Financing.”The overall master plan will be implemented in three phases: short term (2013-2017); medium term (2017-2022) and long term (2022-2027). A number of projects have been identified for the short term action plan and within the transport sector $ 16.28 Billion (US) is required.During the conference the following high priority projects were highlighted and presented by Trademark Southern Africa:
- Update on the Tripartite Infrastructure Projects Database
- North-South Corridor Roads
- Regional Railway Revitalisation Package
- Scoping study and preliminary design of the South West Indian Ocean Maritime Corridor
