The Preparatory Study on Road Improvement Plan in Nacala Development Corridor (n13: Cuamba-Mandimba-Lichinga) in the Republic of Mozambique: Final Report 1 of 3 Summary

The objectives of the Study are to determine the most technically feasible and economically viable, environmentally acceptable and socially optimal option of upgrading the existing Cuamba – Lichinga road to an all-weather road for easier transit. The Study also determines the impact of providing an all-weather road on poverty reduction and environment. And establishment of the “Regional Development Program” intended for Niassa Province is also the objective of the Study. This program aims to extend the improvement effect to the wide area in conjunction with the road improvement (Nacala N13/N1 and Lichinga-Pemba N14/N1 corridors).