| Project Detail |
The Series of Projects (SOP) development objective is to promote the expansion of an integrated digital market across Eastern Africa by increasing cross-border broadband connectivity, data flows and digital trade in the region. The objectives of the project are to advance digital market integration in the Eastern Africa region by increasing affordable access to regional broadband connectivit y and strengthening the enabling environment for cross-border digital services. Key Details Project Details Project ID P176181 Status Active Team Leader Naomi J. Halewood,Cecilia Maria Paradi-Guilford Borrower 2 Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Federal Republic of Somalia, Republic of South Sudan, East African Community (EAC) Country Eastern and Southern Africa Approval Date (as of board presentation) May 18, 2023 Total Project Cost 1 US$ 0.00 million Implementing Agency Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Ministry of Communications and Technology (Somalia), Ministry of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services (South Sudan), East African Community (EAC) Region Eastern and Southern Africa Fiscal Year 3 2023 Commitment Amount US$ 172.00 million Environmental and Social Risk High Last Update Date June 15, 2023 Closing Date May 31, 2028 Consultant Services required Yes Last Stage Reached Bank Approved |
