Transport and infrastructure
Ginger SOFRECO supports public authorities in designing, planning and supervising transport infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, rivers, maritime ports and airports, as well as urban infrastructure development projects, such as public transport systems, schools and telecommunications equipment. The aim is to develop infrastructure that is sustainable, safe and tailored to local needs.
Our expertise covers the entire project cycle, from feasibility studies to the work acceptance. Particular attention is paid to building resilience against the effects of climate change and promoting sustainable mobility.
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Areas of expertise
Ginger SOFRECO participates in infrastructure development, from sector studies to works supervision. Our activities cover all sub-sectors (road, rail, river, maritime and air), as well as public facilities such as school infrastructure. More specifically, our teams work in the following sectors:
Transport policy and transport sector organisation
Support for the management of sectoral transport programmes
Management and capacity strengthening for transport operators
Major infrastructure projects, monitoring of works, ESMP and RAP
Transport policy and transport sector organisation
- Development of national and regional transport policies, incorporating connectivity, sustainability and resilience issues
- Support for the structuring of ministries and agencies responsible for land, maritime, air or rail transport
- Institutional assessments and international benchmarking to guide reforms
- Creation or strengthening of regulatory and technical supervisory authorities for the transport sector
- Drafting of legislation and support for the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks in regional areas (e.g., WAEMU, ECOWAS and ECCAS)
- Support for the implementation of national strategies for sustainable and inclusive urban mobility
Our references in transport and infrastructure
Consultancy Services for Project Management and Construction Supervision (PMCS) of BRT Phase 5 (28.73 km) ( 2024 - 2028 )
Ginger SOFRECO is part of a consortium involved in managing and supervising the project to extend the bus rapid transit (BRT) network in Dar es Salaam. This new 28.7 km corridor is part of the strategy to modernise urban transport in Tanzania's economic capital.
The mandate entrusted to Ginger SOFRECO and its partners includes reviewing studies, assisting with procurement, providing comprehensive supervision of works and contract management throughout all project phases. The specialists mobilised by Ginger SOFRECO are particularly involved in road safety, non-motorised transport, study coordination and claims management.
Technical Assistance to the ECOWAS Commission for the Study on the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway ( 2020 - 2025 )
Ginger SOFRECO is providing technical assistance to the ECOWAS Commission for the coordination and management of studies (technical, environmental and social) for the future Abidjan-Lagos regional motorway, which is a major economic corridor stretching over 1,000 km.
This technical assistance provides technical, financial and legal expertise to ensure that deliverables comply with regional requirements and African Development Bank standards, that the approaches adopted along the corridor are consistent, and that standards (traffic, technical design and road safety) are harmonised between the five countries involved. The mission includes supervising traffic, road safety and environmental and social impact studies, as well as assistance with the legal and institutional structuring of a PPP management model.
Consultancy services - Management, Oversight, Social and Environmental Support (MOSES) ( 2024 - 2030 )
Ginger SOFRECO is providing project management assistance on behalf of MCA Benin Regional for the rehabilitation and widening of the Bohicon-Dassa road section (83 km), as well as support for the reform of the Beninese road transport sector and customs procedures between Benin and Niger.
A team of 30 experts working in four areas (Programme, E&S, Technical and IS) is responsible for the overall management of the programme and supervises technical design, environmental and social studies, procurement and the compliance of works. Ginger SOFRECO has deployed a programme management information system (PMIS) for this purpose and will support the MCA until the various contracts are completed.
Dedicated teams
Ginger SOFRECO's Infrastructure, Energy and Transport Division is supported by an in-house team of around 20 people specialised in infrastructure-related fields. Our in-house staff is reinforced by dozens of experts who work with us on a regular basis and who are all recognised for their technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of local contexts.
Our resources encompass all the expertise required to support the implementation of sectoral policies, supervise works and manage complex projects. This guarantees rapid mobilisation, meticulous project management and tailor-made support for our clients and their funding agencies, in line with international best practices.
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Challenges and prospects
Transport infrastructure resilience and sustainable mobility as a dual climate and social concern
The transport sector accounts for around 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Existing networks are becoming increasingly fragile due to flooding, rising sea levels, extreme temperatures and weather incidents. Yet, transport infrastructure is essential for people's access to basic services such as healthcare, education, food and employment.
The challenge of the 21st century is therefore to significantly increase access to safe, sustainable and high-quality infrastructure, while ensuring that emissions are reduced and that existing systems become more resilient. In order to meet this challenge, a comprehensive strategy is needed, combining several approaches:
- The physical resilience of infrastructure - appropriate sizing, choice of materials and rainwater management
- The development of low-carbon alternatives - public transport, active modes and intermodal transport
- Systemic consideration of vulnerabilities and their incorporation into policies, planning and financing for the sector
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