Following successful editions in Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya, the 7th East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit 2016 will now return to Dar es Salaam. Featuring dedicated country sessions plus insightful presentations by industry experts, this event will once again provide the authoritative platform that will synergize, strategize and reshape discussions to inspire new blueprints and dissect the critical issues hampering the successful execution of planned projects across the East and Central African region. 

An efficient transport infrastructure is critical in ensuring Africa truly benefits from its rich natural resources. The World Bank estimates that the cost of moving goods in Africa is, on average, two or three times higher than in developed countries. Improved infrastructure may increase economic growth by 2% a year. Although major challenges still exist, concerted efforts by various governments in the region bodes well for all stakeholders to radically improve the quality, connectivity and sustainability of the transport infrastructure. Projects such as the Standard Gauge, DIKKM, LAPSSET and Central Corridor signals the commitment and vision for the region that it is truly moving forward. 

The East & Central Africa Roads & Rail Infrastructure Summit, now into its seventh edition, is an important and relevant platform to get the latest update on transport and investment policies, priority projects, procurement opportunities, project partnership and investment in the emerging roads and rail transport infrastructure sector of East & Central Africa. 

For more information, contact Jose at +65 6391 2535 or jose@magenta-global.com.sg today.

• Dr Shaaban Mwinjaka, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Tanzania
• Engr John Mosonik, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure, Kenya
• Eng Dr Michael Kisaka, Director, Railway Regulation, Surface and Marine Transport Regulatory Authority (SUMATRA), Tanzania
• Engr Linus TonuI, Director General, Kenya Highway Authority
• Josephine Uwineza, Director of Railway, Rwanda Transport Development Agency
• Silvester Kasuku, Director General & CEO, LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority
• Giles Douglas, Managing Director, Rothschild
• Fabio Steffler, Chief Operating Officer, Rift Valley Railways
• Engr Solomon Ouna, Railway Project Manager, Kenya Railways
• Ndabaniwe Therence Ruhimbi, Conseiller au Cabinet du Ministre, Ministere des Transports des Travaux Publics et de l'Equipemen, Burundi
• Apollo Kashanku, Senior Transport Economist, Ministry of Works & Transport, Uganda
• Pierrot Kasonga, Director of Regional Planning & Transport Economist, Ministry of Planning, DRC
• Ronah Serwadda, Commissioner, Ministry of East African Community Affairs, Uganda
• Phillip Wambugu, Director of Infrastructure, East Africa Community
• Gabriel Negatu, Regional Director, Eastern Africa Regional Centre, African Development Bank • Eng Yonas Mchomvu, Senior Transport Specialist, The World Bank
• Investment Team, International Finance Corporation
• Eng Joster Onyango, Railway Technical Advisor, East Africa Community