Governance of Transport Corridors in OIC Member States:
Challenges, Cases and Policy Lessons
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interest in the corridor concept as they were looking for opportunities to connect local and provincial
economic growth and development with national and international trade using the Maputo Corridor.
This is an important lesson in corridor development in general: many local and regional authorities do
not see any benefit in transit traffic, but see only the negative aspects in terms of traffic accidents,
noise, etc. until they see opportunities to use the corridor for their own economic development by
linking their ancillary local infrastructure feeder network to the main corridor.
The participation of the private sector is very strong in the governance andmanagement of the Maputo
Corridor. MCLI is a non-governmental organisation.
One-stop shop concept in the corridor governance
The one-stop shop concept in the governance and management of the Maputo Corridor is an objective
that MCLI always strives to achieve: coordination of all components related with planning, expansion
and operation of the corridor.
5.1.5 Infrastructure: financing, planning and programming
Sources of finance available to effectively ensure governance of transport corridors
The financing, planning and programming of the infrastructure of the Maputo Corridor is carried out
by the Ministries of Transport of the three countries. They are presented in MCLI as (founding)
members and in the Board of Directors. As such, coordination of the planning and programming can
be guaranteed.
Financing by government(s)
The governments of the respective member countries are responsible for the financing of the
infrastructure, although the private sector is also heavily involved in this through concession
agreements. Construction, maintenance and operation of the toll road N4 is integrated into a BOT
concession, which is given to TRAC. The rehabilitation of the railways is also financed by the ministries
and/or railway corporations, while the private sector finances most of the investments in the Port of
Maputo.
Financing by international organisations/international banks
International organisations or international banks are not heavily involved in the financing of
infrastructure related with the corridor. The World Bank is supporting MCLI and its stakeholders to
formulate a strategy for the further development of the Maputo Corridor.
Prioritizing investments
The MCLI and its members, including local and provincial governments, are engaged in prioritizing
investments in the corridor.
Advocating for and coordinating themaintenance and upgrading of corridor infrastructure and
facilities
The maintenance and upgrading of corridor infrastructure and facilities is taken care of by TRAC
according to its concession contract; the railways are maintained and upgraded by the railways
corporations; the Port of Maputo has its obligations for maintenance and upgrading of port
infrastructure and port facilities.