Central Africa Republic /Airport facilities : 12 domestic airdromes rehabilitated

Past escalating crises that occurred in CAR have severely damaged the national transport network of this landlocked country. Thanks to LONDO project, twelve airdromes have just been upgraded.

“The airfields of Berberati, Ndélé, Bamingi, Carnot, Bayanga, Nola, Bozoum, Paoua, Markounda, Sibut, Mbres and Kaga Bandoro are now  practicable and the people of our cities rejoice with testimonies " monitoring committee of LONDO project said in a statement.

Speaking with journalists, the National Coordinator of the project LUCIEN JUDICAËL MONTINDAS explained that the refection of airstrips will then easier the logistic work of United Nations and several national and international NGOs which are operating across the country.

Efforts done to upgrade domestic airdromes are appreciable. But they are not yet sufficient to cope with international standards. Bangui Mpoko   Airport is the only international airport in the country with an low average of 3000 movements per  year.

LONDO ( 'Stand-Up' in Sango, national dialect in CAR) project is a World Bank initiative. Started in July 2015 with $20 million budget, it aims to provide temporary employment to vulnerable people throughout the entire territory of the country.