Ugandan government seek US$ 950mn for road projects

The Ugandan government aims to raise US$950million for new road projects via contractor-financing agreements. The funds will be used to construct 1,900 km of roads in the country. Calls for expressions of interest have been published by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).
July 27, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Ugandan government aims to raise US$950million for new road projects via contractor-financing agreements.

The funds will be used to construct 1,900 km of roads in the country. Calls for expressions of interest have been published by the 1069 Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA).

The UNRA plans to award the first contract at the beginning of 2013. The government target was highlighted by UNRA spokesperson Dan Alinange.

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