Mozambique-Malawi 400KV Transmission Line Interconnection Project (MOMA)
Mozambique-Malawi 400KV Transmission Line Interconnection Project (MOMA)
The aim is to establish a power transmission link between Mozambique and Malawi to meet increasing electricity demand in Malawi, and to create opportunities for trading in the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
Start date: 2021-11-03
Due date:
2023-12-15
Approval date: 2021-12-02
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