AFCC2/RI-3A Tanzania-Zambia Interconnector: The objective of the project is to connect Tanzania's electrical grid with Kenya’s and later Zambia, create power- sharing between the two countries, reduce energy costs, promote sustainable and renewable power generation, better protect the region’s environment, and pave the way for more dynamic regional cooperation between the countries of East Africa. The project marks the second phase of a regional East Africa power integration program, which started with the financing of the Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway project, approved by the WB Board in July 2012. The project also builds on the currently on-going Tanzania Backbone Transmission project. Identification completed on 12 July 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.
