Construction of Independent Power Plant (IPP) for Blantyre Water Board
The project aims to ensure provision of affordable and continuous water supply services through construction of 30MW Independent Power Plant. The project is being financed by EXIM Bank of India.
To reduce water production costs, and ensure un-interrupted water supply
Start date: 2023-09-30
Due date:
2025-12-31
Approval date: 2022-06-30
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