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Africa

More than 100 international development projects delivered across both Anglophone and Francophone Africa.

Services

  • pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
  • detailed engineering design, construction supervision and programme management
  • transport policy and planning
  • institutional strengthening and organisation change
  • economics and the private sector, including public-private partnerships (PPP)
  • disaster preparedness and reconstruction
  • environment, energy and climate change
  • social development and monitoring & evaluation
  • resource centres and frameworks

Ethiopia

We have a permanent office in Addis Ababa and have worked in Ethiopia since 1996 on projects that involve construction supervision services, feasibility studies and detailed engineering design, and technical assistance.

The Gambia

IMC has provided over six years of Technical Assistance to the National Road Authority and we are currently in our second year of TA to the Trans-Gambia Corridor project – an important economic and strategic link connecting northern
and southern parts of The Gambia and Senegal.

Lesotho

We have worked in Lesotho continuously since 1993 on projects from engineering feasibility studies to providing technical assistance to public bodies.

  • Semokong-Sekake Road and Likalaneng-Thaba Tseka (Lot 2), 2005-2014
  • Technical Assistance to the Roads Branch and Department of Rural Roads of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, AfDB, 1994-1999

Liberia

The Government of Liberia is implementing a programme of Output Performance Based Road Contracts (OPRC) and has tendered the rehabilitation and maintenance of approximately 247km of the major transport corridor between Monrovia and Ganta -Guinea Border in two Lots. IMC has been engaged to provide short-term assistance for the review of designs and other documents relating to the design and build contract for the Lot 1: Red Light to Gbarnga Road Upgrading Project (180 kms) and is undertaking the Monitoring & Supervision of Lot 2 Gbarnga – Ganta Guinea Border.

Malawi

IMC Worldwide has a wealth of experience in infrastructure projects and providing technical assistance services in Malawi.

  • Technical Assistance to the Transport Sector, European Union, 2012-2016

Mozambique

We have been engaged on an almost continual basis in Mozambique since 1983 with donor spending reviews, engineering projects, and providing technical assistance.

  • Technical Assistance for the Integrated Roads Programme (PRISE) on behalf of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, European Union, 2010-2012
    Long-term Technical Assistance to the Directorate of Regional Roads, to Administracao Nacional de Estradas (ANE), World Bank, 2004-2010

Rwanda

We are currently working on GGGI project ‘Developing Rwanda Secondary Cities as Green Model Cities with Green Economic Opportunities’ which aims to define the green pathway to achieve sustainable secondary cities.

Sierra Leone

IMC are providing PPP Unit Support in Sierra Leone. IMC are working closely with the Office of the President, in order to pave the way for multiple Public Private Partnerships to be implemented. IMCs support includes the provision of direct technical assistance and capacity building. The selected PPPs will focus on the priority areas set by the government of Sierra Leone and include Transport and Renewable Energy.

South Sudan

IMC is carrying out consulting services for preparation of an Output and Performance Based Road Contracting (OPRC) for Juba – Nadapal Road (forming part of the major transport corridor linking South Sudan to Kenya). IMC are preparing a suite of OPRC bidding documents and providing support during the procurement of the contracts.

Uganda

We have worked in Uganda since 1996 on projects that involve ongoing technical audit and technical assistance to develop improved management systems, advise on issues relevant to Uganda National Roads Authority’s activities, fill short-term capacity gaps, and train UNRA staff (European Union, 2010-2014).

  • Creating Opportunities for Sustainable Spending on Roads (CrossRoads) Programme, DFID, 2011- 2016
  • Long-term Policy Adviser to the Ministry of Works and Transport, DFID, 2010-2013
  • Technical Audits to UNRA, World Bank
  • Technical Assistance to Road Agency Formation Unit, EC, 2005-2009
  • Technical Assistance to Uganda Road Fund, DANIDA, 2009-2011

Zambia

IMC Worldwide has a wealth of experience in highway projects and providing technical services in Zambia. IMC has been involved in all aspects of project co-ordination and are fully familiar with the complex problems and requirements of infrastructure projects.

  • Development of Sub-Saharan Africa Transport Governance Indicators – Zambia and 3 other sub-Saharan countries, 2011-2012
  • Chembe Bridge across the Luapula River – construction supervision, 2006-2008
  • Regional Transport Study – Zambia and 3 other sub-Saharan countries, 2005
REGIONS WHERE WE WORK
CONTACT PERSON

Fazlun Fazlee

Associate Regional Director, Africa & Caribbean

fazlun.fazlee@imcworldwide.com

Nigel Penfold

Deputy Managing Director, Regional Director, Africa & Caribbean

nigel.penfold@imcworldwide.com

Some of our recent projects

Building Resilience of Critical Urban Transport Infrastructure in Addis Ababa

Africa

Working to improve the resilience, adaptability and vulnerability of urban transport systems in Addis Ababa.

Feasibility study analyzing hospitality, office, retail and residential sectors in Cotonou

Africa

Determined the most viable and cost effective investment that can be undertaken on the plot of land that the Government of Benin has allocated to the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) in Cotonou.

Tourism master plan in Rwanda

Africa

Undertook a comprehensive exercise in positioning and master planning of Kibuye, Karongi area

Prepare an online framework to facilitate disclosure of PPPs in Uganda

Africa

Prepare an online framework to facilitate disclosure of PPP project, contract and program information to increase transparency and accountability in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Analysis of the economic feasibility of a market in Togo through a PPP structure

Africa

The final goal of the project was to facilitate the development, of a market in Lome, Togo, with the collaboration of the private sector

Prepare an online framework to facilitate disclosure of PPPs

Africa

Prepare an online framework to facilitate disclosure of PPP project, contract and program information to increase transparency and accountability in Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).

Analysis of technical and economical constructions of silos storages in PPP format

Africa

The overall objective of this consultancy was to design an approach to expand warehouse capacity in the SADA region through the use of PPP and matching grant modalities as appropriate.

Freetown WASH & Aquatic Environment Revamp

Africa

IMC Worldwide was contracted by the Department for International Development (DFID) to conduct feasibility studies, provide conceptual designs and produce tender documentation to revamp the WASH and Aquatic Environment in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

South Sudan: Monitoring and Evaluation Services for the Building Resilience through Asset Creation and Enhancement (BRACE) II Programme

Africa

IMC Worldwide led a consortium to provide independent monitoring of BRACE II programme activities, to strengthen the internal monitoring and evaluation systems of the implementing partners, and generate learning to support adaptive programming.

Uganda: Monitoring and evaluation for GET FiT Programme

Africa

South Sudan: Evaluating the DFID Access to Justice Programme

Africa

IMC Worldwide and our local partner, South Sudan-based firm Forcier Consulting, are working together to provide services for the Impact Evaluation of a DFID programme of Access to Justice (ATJP) in South Sudan.

Malawi Oilseed Sector Transformation (MOST)

Africa

The Malawi Oilseeds Sector Transformation (MOST) programme is a £7m, 5-year market systems development programme funded by UKaid. It aims to increase the incomes of poor women and men working in Malawi’s cotton, groundnut, soybean, sesame and sunflower markets.

Mozambique: Monitoring of results of the national water, sanitation and hygiene programme

Africa

IMC is providing independent monitoring of results of the Mozambican Government’s national water, sanitation and hygiene programme, with a focus on central level and decentralised levels in Zambezia and Nampula provinces.

Ethiopia: Strengthening resilience to natural hazards and disasters

Africa

IMC assisted the Ethiopian National Meteorological Agency and Hydrology and Water Quality Directorate to deliver weather, climate and hydrological services to help reduce the impact of natural disasters and hazards and improve social and economic development.

Ghana: Providing quality assurance for WASH documentation

Africa

IMC Worldwide is providing assistance and review services to UNICEF Ghana on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) documentation.

Ghana: Supporting the establishment of a National Sanitation Authority

Africa

IMC is undertaking in-depth research to support the decision-making processes and consultation in Ghana, under the guidance of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, to support the establishment of a National Sanitation Authority.

Sierra Leone: Providing a long-term solution to solid waste collection and disposal in the Western Area

Africa

A four-month study designed to identify and develop socially acceptable, environmentally friendly and economically viable engineered landfill sites within or around the Western Area.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Evaluating potential mini-grid projects in North and South Kivu

Africa

A five-month study designed to evaluate the potential installation of mini power grids in the northeast region of Congo.

Uganda: Increasing efficiency in road maintenance

Africa

Over the next two years, IMC will work to improve the operational efficiency of road maintenance in Uganda.

Uganda: Providing technical assistance to Uganda National Roads Authority

Africa

IMC Worldwide has been contracted by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to improve the country's transport sector.

Uganda: Strengthening the country’s road construction industry

Africa

Supporting Swaziland’s National Physical Development Plan

Africa

Within a European Union-funded project, IMC is working with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development of Swaziland to support the National Physical Development Plan (NPDP) from 2017 to 2027.

Evidence and Learning Facility for South Sudan (ELFSS)

Africa

ELFSS supports DFID’s Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Programme in South Sudan (HARISS) through better use of high quality evidence.

Sierra Leone: improving access to safe water in Freetown

Africa

BEEP

Africa

The Business Enabling Environment Programme (BEEP) in Zimbabwe has been funded by the UK Department for International Development from 2014 to 2018 to promote pro-growth reforms and make the country more business friendly.

Scaling up digital innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Africa

The XL Africa project helps tech start-ups develop successful growth strategies and connects them with mentors and investors so they can scale.

Environmental, Social And Resettlement Services to MCC Sierra Leone in WASH and Power Sectors

Africa

Under the Environmental, Social and Resettlement Services IDIQ with MCC, IMC Worldwide is providing a range of environmental, social management and resettlement consulting services in support of the development and implementation of Sierra Leone’s Threshold Programme.

Malawi: Contract management for the construction of 40+ educational sites

Africa

Sierra Leone: Natural resource management, environmental and social impact assessment and resettlement due diligence services

Africa

South Sudan: Consulting services for preparation of an output and performance-based road contracting (for Juba – Nadapal Road)

Africa

Liberia: Monitoring / supervision of Liberia Road Asset Management Project

Africa

Sudan: Evaluation of the DFID Sudan Free of Female Genital Cutting Programme

Africa

Lesotho: Road construction supervision, Semonkong-Sekake Lot 1B

Africa

Ethiopia: Technical assistance for quality assurance

Africa

Ethiopia: Monitoring contractors / consultants performance and construction costs

Africa

Gambia, The: Assisting the Trans-Gambia Corridor Project

Africa

Malawi: Assisting the Road Sector Policy Support Programme

Africa

Macro-evaluation of DFID’s regional approaches to achieving development impact in Africa

Africa

Delivery of a macro-evaluation to generate, capture and make use of evidence produced by evaluations of DFID's regional programmes to achieve better development impact in Africa

Ethiopia: Independent evaluation & verification of the End Child Marriage Programme

Africa

South Sudan: Social appraisal for a feeder roads programme

Africa

Uganda: Stakeholder engagement plan for Tullow Oil

Africa

Lesotho: Evaluating the benefits of strategic transport links

Africa

Sierra Leone: Building the capacity of the government PPP Unit

Africa

Uganda: Environmental and Social Management Systems as part of Technical Assistance to the National Roads Sector

Africa

Uganda: Business case for productivity in small-scale agriculture

Africa

Uganda: Environmental & social safeguards – Public Private Partnership (PPP) guidelines

Africa

Uganda: Kampala-Jinja Expressway PPP

Africa

Sierra Leone: Supporting the Government PPP Unit

Africa

Africa regional: SADC trans boundary water management

Africa

Zambia: Monitoring & oversight of a sanitation & hygiene programme

Africa

Zimbabwe: Review of a rural WASH programme

Africa

Lesotho: Road construction supervision, Likalaneng-Thaba-Tseka Road Lot 2

Africa

Rwanda: Helping government develop green secondary cities

Africa

The Greener Secondary Cities programme aims to provide Rwanda with a clear vision of how its secondary cities will develop, driving investments across all infrastructure and service sectors.

Uganda: Improving a country’s road network (CrossRoads)

Africa

Working towards a sustainable road market that encourages public and private sector actors to develop a more efficient and competitive road construction and maintenance industry.