Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Energy and EGENCO as implementing agencies is targeting the development of a 350 megawatt (MW) hydropower project (HPP) at Mpatamanga Gorge on the Shire River in southern Malawi.
The objective is to increase Hydro Power generation capacity through a Public Private Partnership in Malawi.
Start date: 2024-04-01
Due date:
2029-03-31
Approval date: 2023-12-31
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