The Governments of Malawi and Mozambique secured financing from the International Development
Association (IDA) under the Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP) to support efforts aimed at reducing trade costs and time, improving access to quality infrastructure, and enhancing value chain development along the Nacala and Beira corridors. The project is being implemented over a six-year period,ending on 30th June 2027.
Trade and regional integration remain critical drivers of economic recovery and resilience in Southern Africa, particularly in the context of recurring climate-related shocks and global disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Efficient transport and logistics systems are essential to sustaining trade flows and supporting economic transformation in the region.
The Nacala and Beira corridors serve as strategic trade routes linking central and northern Mozambique to land linked countries including Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe, and further extending to Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Enhancing the efficiency and reliability of these corridors has the potential to
significantly boost regional trade, attract investment, and contribute to job creation and poverty reduction
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