UPGRADING OF A 10 KM SECTION ON MONKEY BAY – CAPE MACLEAR (T378) ROAD
The Monkey Bay Cape Maclear (T378) road starts at Cape Maclear junction on the Monkey Bay road and continues west-northward passing through mountainous areas to Cape Maclear Tourist area and Lake Malawi National park in Mangochi district.
Vehicle operating costs savings constitute the most important benefit attributable to the project. This will have direct reduction on maintenance cost of the vehicles, reduced fuel consumption and travel time.
Start date: 2021-11-01
Due date:
2022-07-31
Approval date: 2020-06-02
Absence of a clear feasibility study
Unrealistic budgets
Limited assessment of environmental impacts
Limited assessment of social impacts
Limited assessment of economic impacts
Weak stakeholder engagement
Change of scope
Cost overruns and budget inflation
Lack of transparency in procurement processes
Limited competition
Favoritism in bidding processes
Political interference
Weak accountability mechanisms
Frequent project delays (time overruns)
Environmental violations
Social violations
Lack of maintenance plans
Under-utilization of project
Abandonment of project