Maritime Communications For Safety On Lake Victoria (MCSLV)

Abstract

The project is designed around the 4th EAC Development Strategy (2011-2016) addressing the navigation safety intervention area and will contribute towards the provision of cheap, efficient, safe and environmentally friendly transport links that are essential to achieving the goals of poverty reduction and sustainable development in line with the Protocol for Sustainable Development of Lake Victoria Basin. The Project is a key component in the development of maritime transport potential in the lake that will promote trade and regional integration.Project addresses two key result areas in the LVBC Strategic Plan 2011 - 2016 (i) To improve safety of navigation and security on Lake Victoria (ii) To promote an enabling environment for investments in lake transport