Activity under preparation Zambia Lobito Economic Corridor: Transport, Trade Facilitation and Energy Programme

About this project

This action aims to support (i) the construction and operationalisation of the Jimbe One Stop Border Post (OSBP) between Zambia and Angola, thereby contributing to the opening of the Lobito Corridor, and (ii) strategic investments in energy infrastructure which, alongside transport infrastructure, will catalyse economic activity in Zambia and along the Lobito Corridor.The action is fully aligned with the Zambia 8th National Development Plan 2022-2026, the National Transport Policy 2019-2028, the National Energy Policy (2019), the ¿development of economic corridors¿ adopting a comprehensive 360° approach as per the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Zambia and the EU Gender Action Plan III (2021-2025).The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action include (i) to improve efficiency and predictability of cross-border movement of goods and people (including from a gender perspective) along the Lobito Corridor, and (ii) to facilitate access to reliable electricity supply in the Lobito Corridor regions, promote energy security and support economic activity.Zambia¿s projected increase in copper production to 3 million metric tonnes by 2031, largely concentrated in the Copperbelt and North-Western provinces, will significantly raise energy demand. Given current climate-induced energy shortages, enhanced access to the regional energy market is essential to achieving this production target. Improved energy access will also benefit other sectors…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 5Gender Equality
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Zambia

Sectors

Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologiesTrade facilitationRoad transport

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Also contributesGood governance · Also contributesClimate mitigation · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2021-ACT-63560.

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