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The Lusaka-Ndola dual carriage way project will test the viability of long-term concessions in developing economies, says Vicente Valencia, a Private Public Development (PPD) specialist.
This is a 327-kilometre dual carriageway connecting Lusaka with Ndola, with a concession period of 25 years (three years construction + 22 years operation).
Valencia highlighted that the project, with a total cost of US$650 million, would test the viability of long-term concessions in developing economies, with toll affordability and traffic volume critical to its success.
He underscored that the project was one of the top 10 PPPs to look out for in the world this year.
Valencia said this in his write-up on “10 PPP projects that you should monitor in 2025 a global snapshot of the most exciting PPP projects shaping the year.”
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“Why You Should Monitor This Project: A flagship PPP for Zambia, this project will test the viability of long-term concessions in developing economies, with toll affordability and traffic volume critical to its success,” he said.
Another project discussed by Valencia was Kenya’s Nairobi Expressway with a total cost of US$600 million and a concession period of 27 years (includes operations).
This is a 27-kilometre toll road connecting Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to the city centre.
“Why You Should Monitor This Project: This toll-based PPP will serve as a benchmark for private sector participation in Africa’s road infrastructure. Revenue collection and public acceptance are critical elements to observe,” he said.
Valencia noted that these projects, among others, highlighted the potential of Public-Private Partnerships to drive innovation, economic growth, and infrastructure transformation worldwide.
“They are chosen not only for their size and complexity but also for their ability to set benchmarks for future PPPs,” he said.
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