601344 - Dakar Bus Rapid Transit

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

601344

Primary Business Area

Cross-Industry Advisory Services

Disclosure Date

Mar 1, 2017

Country

Senegal

Region

Africa

IFC Approval Date

Feb 24, 2016

Status

Completed

Estimated Total Budget

Estimated Total Budget Pending
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Aug 14, 2024

Project Estimated Start Date

Mar 1, 2016

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2023

Project Description

The PPP advisory mandate involves assistance in the structuring and implementation of the private sector components of the BRT (Bus Rapid transit) Project that Government of Senegal (GoS) is implementing with IDA financing assistance. The aim of the project is to launch a new bus-based pilot route for a BRT system. The project will consist in a 18.3km from Guediawaye to downtown Dakar on fully dedicated bus lanes. The Project consists broadly of (i) Transport infrastructure: construction of busway, terminals and stations estimated at US$ 330m; and (ii) Transport equipment and systems: procurement of bus fleet, operating system and passenger information system estimated at around US$ 60m. The transport infrastructure component would be financed by the GoS under loans from the World Bank, while the transport equipment and systems component will fall under the remit of the private operator for the envisaged PPP.

IFC’s mandate will be structured around 2 phases:

Phase 1 (analyses and structuring) to analyze institutional, economic and environmental & social aspects as well as undertake detailed technical and legal due diligence, commercial and tariff analyses and financial modelling. During this phase, a proposed structuring of the transaction will be discussed with GoS.

Once the Government makes a decision, phase 2 (implementation) can start with marketing to potential investors, and preparation of tender until the selection of an Operator for the BRT.

Development Results

The identified pilot line stretches for 19km from Guediawaye to downtown Dakar It is expected to decrease average travel time by 50% from 95 to 47 minutes, with approximatively 500,000 people deserved by the pilot BRT corridor by 2025. This represents around 30% of the total trips on the future mass public transport network (BRT plus TER). The primary purpose for this initiative is to relieve the existing roads of their heavy congestion. The project will also be positive for the urban design and planning of the city. It will lead to a renewal of the downtown harbor, reconfiguration of the suburbs, and help to limit urban sprawl. From this project, it is expected an improvement of the availability and reliability of public transportation. The direct long term benefits will include an increase in urban productivity and reduction in the city center pollution. More indirect benefits will include the appreciation of land value along the main routes served and the potential for further development of commercial and real estate activities.

Indicator	Results (CY - 2017)	Cumulative
Number of agreements (concession, etc.) signed	0	0
Number of bids conducted	0	0
Number of reports accepted by client	0	2
Number of successful bids	0	0
Number of reports (assessments, surveys, manuals, Phase I/strategic option reports) completed	0	2
Number of people receiving access to improved services (real/non-financial sectors)	0	0

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation

Performance Standard	Description & Potential Impact	Mitigation
PS 1. Assessment and Management of Environmental and Social Risks and Impacts	Construction will take place in an urban area. Therefore any potential environmental and social risks would be assessed as well as the most adequate mitigation measures. This would be included in the EiA study funded by the World Bank which is financing the infrastructure for GoS. Although the private Operator will not be involved in construction, as part of its due diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, the IFC team will screen this Project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards. IFC will ensure that the E&S study currently undertaken by GoS (with WB funding) is aligned with the highest standards.	Although the PPP will not involve construction, IFC will monitor the risks associated and will include any recommendation relevant for the PPP. IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards. An update on the mitigation measures will be provided when the project has been awarded and the relevant contracts have been signed.
PS 2. Labor and Working Conditions	As part of its due diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team will screen this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards. An update on the mitigation measures will be provided when the project has been awarded and the relevant contracts have been signed.
PS 4. Community Health, Safety and Security	Construction in urban areas might have potential impact such as site access, security procedures, and pedestrian sidewalks. The on-going EIA study will determine the scope, if any, of such impact and propose mitigating measures. This would be under the responsibility of GoS anf the private Operator will not be involved in constrcution. However, as part of its due diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team will screen this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards. An update on the mitigation measures will be provided when the project has been awarded and the relevant contracts have been signed.
PS 5. Land Acquisition and Involuntary Resettlement	Any possible relocation of businesses for example (businesses that over time, went beyond the authorized perimeters allowed by the City of Dakar and could now be too close to the BRT route) will be assessed during the EIA study undertken by public sector. Although the private Opertor wil not be involved in construction, as part of its Due Diligence, and as mandated by IFC's Sustainability Policy, IFC team will screen this project to assess consistency with IFC's Performance Standards.	IFC's advice will be provided in a manner consistent with the principles of the relevant Performance Standards. The IFC team will assist the client, as the final decision maker, in gaining a good understanding of IFC's Performance Standards.

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