Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridors 1, 2, and 6 Connector Road (Kyzylorda–Zhezkazgan) Reconstruction Project

Summary

The project will improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the road network in central Kazakhstan. It will upgrade road infrastructure, improve service delivery, and promote national and international transport and trade. The project will (i) finance the reconstruction of a strategic, 208 kilometers (km) highway section between Kyzylorda and Zhezkazgan in the Karaganda province; and (ii) strengthen institutional capacity of KazAvtoZhol National Joint Stock Company (KazAvtoZhol) in road safety, procurement, contract management, and environmental management.

Expected Outcome

Connectivity of central Kazakhstan with CAREC Corridors 1, 2, and 6 improved.  

Expected Outputs

Climate-resilient and gender-responsive Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway upgraded. Institutional capacity of KazAvtoZhol strengthened.

Project Types

Loan, Technical Assistance

Funding

Funding AgencyAmount (USD millions)Notes
Other Fund Sources 291.49 Loan Ordinary capital resources
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development 240 Loan
Asian Development Bank 0.2 Technical Assistance
Total 531.69
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