Establishment of Navigation Line Between Lake Victoria and Mediterranean Sea

By Anonymous (not verified) , 24 February 2026
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Project Definition
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Transport
Subsector Name
Multi-modal
Alternative Names
NOT AVAILABLE
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
<p>The project entails undertaking a feasibility study for the project, construction of a navigational line connecting Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea through the Nile River, establishing river navigation management training centers in some of the footprint states based on the Egyptian experience, supporting economic development in the Nile Basin by raising the level of trade and transport of goods and people</p>
Description

VICMED Project is a multimodal transport project to link Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. The project aims to connect countries via an environmentally friendly, relatively low-cost transport route that is safe, secure, and energy efficient. It supports trade, tourism, and regional integration while providing access to international seas and boosting economic development. The project was launched by the Egyptian Government and NEPAD Agency in 2013. Phases include Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility Study 1 (2019), and upcoming Phase 2 studies.

Capex Cost
1,200.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
360.00
Countries
Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
REC
COMESA
Stakeholders
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Nile Basin Initiative
African Union Development Agency
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Latitude
-0.760000
Longitude
33.443600