CHIZUMA AND CHASOMBO HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT
EGENCO intends to explore combining Chizuma and Chasombo into one power plant with an aggregate capacity of 83MW.
Increase Hydro Power capacity of Malawi and diversify away from the Shire River Cascade.
Start date: 2023-01-01
Due date:
2033-03-31
Approval date: 2023-05-31
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