Regional Rusumo Falls Hydropower Project Appraisal Report
An African Development Bank (AfDB) energy sector appraisal mission visited: (i) Kigali, Rwanda, from 13th 17th May; (ii) Bujumbura, Burundi, from 20th to 24th May; and (iii) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 27th to 29th May 2013; to appraise the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydro Power Project (RRFHP).
The objectives of the mission were to (i) review and confirm the design and scope of the project; (ii) review the project implementation arrangement of the power plant and the associated transmission facilities; (iii) review the project cost and financing plan; (iv) review the environmental and resettlement issues; (v) analyze the economic and financial viability of the project; (vi) formulate the procurement arrangements; and (vii) agree with the three governments, financiers and other stakeholders on activities necessary to finalize the project documentation to meet an AfDB Board Approval date before the end of 2013. Read full report.