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The Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM)
The PIDA Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM) was established to address the lack of capacity for early-stage project preparation at the national and regional level.
Overview
The SDM is a mechanism that supports the preparation of infrastructure projects under PIDA. Its goal is to make projects bankable and ready for financing, while providing assistance to RECs, governments, and other stakeholders. The SDM provides, amongst others, institutional advisory services, legal advice, communications, and capacity-building support.
Services Offered by the SDM
- Creation of the Project Concept Memorandum (PCM), which characterizes the project, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, and next steps
- Production of the Project Information Memorandum (PIM), presenting a more mature project ready to attract feasibility funding
- Completion of feasibility studies
- Financial structuring of the project to reach financial close and move to implementation.
Contact Details
Younes Touitha
Role
The SDM Manager
Email Address
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Projects
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The Digital SDM Platform
PIDA’s ICT sector projects require significant investment to achieve continental connectivity:
SDM Stakeholders
SDM Activities
Support Services During Development Phases
We provide support from project definition, pre-feasibility, up to financial close using the PQL methodology:
- Identify project needs and recommend solutions to improve the enabling environment.
- Assist Project Sponsors in structuring project information and knowledge.
- Provide a Project Concept Memorandum (PCM) addressing project characterization and recommendations.
- Conduct project bottleneck analysis and identify technical advisory services.
- Advise and prepare applications for project preparation funding (PQL2).
- Conduct Project Investability Assessment and Financial Advisory (PQL3).
Bespoke Advisory Services
Our tailored services include:
- Development of Scope of Work and Terms of Reference for studies.
- Identification and resolution of legal, regulatory, and institutional impediments.
- Legal and institutional advice for Project Implementation Units (PIUs).
- Advice on infrastructure standards (road, rail, port, etc.).
- Development of SPVs for strategic corridor-based projects in PIDA-PAP.
- Cross-Border Harmonization Support for regulatory alignment.
- Ongoing Project Management and Tracking for dynamic reporting.
- Advice on guarantee and credit enhancement schemes.
Impact Assessment and Advisory
Maximize development impact with our advisory services:
- Project Job Creation Estimates (direct, indirect, induced, secondary).
- Policy advisory and testing of alternative project designs.
- Focus on maximizing African employment and local content.
Projects on the Service Delivery Mechanism
Central Corridor
- Extension / modernization of Port Bell
- SGR Uvinza-Musongati-Gitega
- Uvira – Bukavu Road
- Akagera Navigability River
- Safety on Navigation - Lake Kivu
- Safety on Navigation - Lake Tanganyika
- Muhanga-Mukamira Road
Other Projects
- 2 projects in Malawi
- 2 projects in Zambia
Success Stories
About Us
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is a strategic initiative launched by the African Union to address critical infrastructure gaps across the continent.
pida@auda-nepad.org