In brief
- On 29 January 2017, the Mogadishu local government said it had started re-carpeting roads with new tarmac and building new lanes in Waberi and Hamar Jajab districts.
- According to the Benadir administration, previously impassable access roads in Hamar Jajab had been opened.
- No contractor, funder, project value, or subsequent progress has been documented in the available report.
On 29 January 2017, the Mogadishu local government had started re-carpeting roads in Waberi and Hamar Jajab districts with new tarmac and building new lanes, according to a report by Goobjoog News.
Goobjoog News reported that the project was aimed at stimulating economic growth. Citing the Benadir administration, the report said access roads in Hamar Jajab district that were previously impassable had been opened.
The report does not identify a contractor, client contract, funder, or a project value for the re-carpeting. It also does not itemise which specific roads were worked on, only the two district names.
Wider context: mostly unpaved roads
Goobjoog News also reported that roads in Mogadishu remained mostly unpaved, with only certain streets, mainly where businesses and government offices are located, having tarmac.
Trader Mohamed Ali was quoted by Goobjoog News as saying that business people were discouraged by dilapidated roads when transporting goods, and that the economic impact of Hilwaa district would be felt with the ongoing infrastructural projects.
The report further stated that residents expressed optimism that devolution would bring more development projects.
What is not established
The Goobjoog News report contains no information about subsequent developments, current status, or completion of the works since 29 January 2017. No total project cost or budget is stated, and no contractor or funder is named. The pavement assessment claim is not supported by a data source or baseline year in the report, and the resident optimism is not attributed to specific individuals.
Frequently asked questions
Who is executing the road re-carpeting works in Waberi and Hamar Jajab?
The available report from Goobjoog News does not name a contractor or executing agency.
How is the project funded and what is its budget?
No funder, budget, or project value is stated in the Goobjoog News report of 29 January 2017.
Have the works continued beyond January 2017?
The report provides no information on subsequent progress, current status, or completion.
Sources
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