Rehabilitation and Expansion of Dwangwa, Salima, Nkhota-kota and Ntchisi Schemes
The project involves rehabilitating aged infrastructure which has outlived its design life, upgrading and expanding existing water supply systems to meet the growing demand in Dwangwa, Salima, Nkhotakota and Ntchisi
The purpose of the project is to increase access to potable water in Dwangwa, Salima, Nkhotakota and Ntchisi by increasing water supply coverage and improving water supply reliability
Start date: 2019-07-01
Due date:
2025-03-31
Approval date: 2019-04-01
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
Description
To develop, operate, maintain and provide reliable water and water-borne sanitation services in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner in the interest of customers and other stakeholders.