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Cameroon - Chad Power Interconnection Project

Abstract*

The objective of the Power Interconnection Project for Cameroon and Chad is to: (i) interconnect the Southern and Northern power systems of Cameroon; (ii) enable electricity trade between Cameroon and Chad; and (iii) increase access to electricity in the Chad capital city of N’Djamena. The Project has three components. 1. Cameroon RIS-RIN (Southern Interconnected Network- Northern Interconnected Network) Interconnection component will finance all...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Project Development Objective is to : (i) interconnect the Southern and Northern power systems of Cameroon; (ii) enable electricity trade between Cameroon and Chad; and (iii) increase access to electricity in the Chad capital city of N’Djamena.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P168185

  • Active

  • Momodou Njie , Yussuf Uwamahoro, Abdou Toure

  • Republic of Chad,Republic of Cameroon

  • Western and Central Africa

  • January 21, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 16, 2020

  • December 18, 2020

  • US$ 650.50 million

  • A

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2027

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 20, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
African Development Bank 265.50
IDA Credit 295.00
Borrower/Recipient 93.50
IDA Grant 90.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 385.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 385.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 265.50
Total Project Cost** 744.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jan 30, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 44,931.18
Nov 17, 2022 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 24,072.67
Sep 7, 2022 IDA-66890 Int Charges 5,765.05
Sep 7, 2022 IDA-66890 Int Charges 5,765.05
Sep 7, 2022 IDA-66890 Int Charges 3,459.04
Dec 28, 2022 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 21,259.82
Jul 17, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 23,366.72
Jun 28, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 117,586.46
Aug 21, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 43,867.55
Mar 17, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 42,615.94
Mar 6, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 24,344.81
May 16, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 41,983.92
Nov 6, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 166,043.40
Dec 28, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 177,325.05
Dec 14, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 27,088.22
Dec 14, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 63,761.23
Dec 5, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 844,475.50
Apr 3, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 11,231.48
Apr 3, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 18,796.32
Apr 3, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 18,796.32
Jun 16, 2020 IDA-66890 Loan Commitment 295,000,000.00
Jun 16, 2020 IDA-D6570 Loan Commitment 90,000,000.00
Apr 11, 2024 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 770,774.10
Sep 28, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 428,090.44
Nov 17, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 229,738.40
Jun 21, 2024 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 83,692.46
Jun 21, 2024 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 949,470.30
Jun 6, 2024 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 1,020,230.30
May 19, 2022 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 408,715.80
Dec 18, 2020 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 943,249.70
Dec 21, 2022 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 297,205.10
Aug 19, 2022 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 505,336.00
Dec 29, 2021 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 4,506,066.00
Jan 24, 2022 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 433,533.62
Jun 23, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 56,473.37
Jun 15, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 493,746.28
Aug 21, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 660,758.20
Apr 11, 2023 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 1,004,712.30
Aug 30, 2024 IDA-D6570 Loan Disb 511,403.12
Dec 5, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 1,190,126.80
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 46.21
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 19,548.14
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 19,548.14
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-66890 Int Charges 11,681.24
Mar 6, 2024 IDA-66890 Int Charges 47.79
Mar 6, 2024 IDA-66890 Int Charges 24,709.38
Mar 6, 2024 IDA-66890 Int Charges 24,709.38
Mar 6, 2024 IDA-66890 Int Charges 6,604.95
Jul 2, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 314,760.84
Mar 26, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 12,290,276.00
Mar 26, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 284,677.97
Mar 26, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 10,162,131.00
Feb 16, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 176,268.02
Jun 5, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 2,682,746.20
Jul 18, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 13,165,205.00
Aug 6, 2024 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 305,697.75
Mar 25, 2024 IDA-66890 Int Charges 8,088.40
Jun 30, 2022 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 4,766,997.50
May 3, 2023 IDA-66890 Loan Disb 20,166.90

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Overall Safeguards Rating Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-24
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Electricity transmitted from RIS to RINValue0.000.00522000.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • Electricity traded between Cameroon and ChadValue0.000.00438000.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • People provided with new or improved electricity serviceValue0.000.00540000.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • RIS-RIN HV transmission lineValue0.000.00580.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Cameroon-Chad Interconnector HV transmission lineValue0.000.001024.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • Meters installed in N’DjamenaValue0.000.00100000.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • HV substations in ChadValue0.000.003.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • Total losses in N’DjamenaValue36.0036.0015.00
    DateOctober 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • Female-headed households provided with new electricity servicesValue0.000.0019.30
    DateOctober 1, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment
  • Share of registered grievances that are addressedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateApril 30, 2020May 29, 2024December 29, 2028
    Comment