The three East African countries planning to use a stalled $360-million, 90-MW hydroelectric powerplant project have agreed to contribute funding, allowing the start of construction to be set for 2013.
Under the agreement, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi collectively will contribute $10 million to the project, which is now expected to be commissioned by 2017. The project is significant because it will enable the three countries to begin integrating their electricity transmission and distribution systems.