The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) successfully hosted the 45th ASANRA Board Meeting on 21 November 2024 at the Hotel Verde Zanzibar – Azam Luxury Resort and Spa in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The Board Meeting was preceded by a series of ASANRA Committee Meetings held from 18 to 20 November 2024, providing members with an opportunity to discuss key issues relating to road infrastructure development, maintenance, research, technology transfer, financing and road safety across the region.
The meeting was officially opened with a keynote address delivered by Eng. Amin Mcharo, Board Chairperson of TANROADS. On behalf of the Chief Executive of TANROADS, Eng. Ephatar Mlavi welcomed ASANRA members to Tanzania, and particularly to Zanzibar. He also invited members to a dinner and site visit organised as part of the programme.
The meeting brought together representatives from ASANRA member countries, including Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The Committee Meetings covered a wide range of technical and strategic areas aimed at strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing among ASANRA member road agencies.
Schedule of Meetings
| Date | Time | Committee / Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 November 2024 | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs | Regional Technology Transfer and Capacity Building Committee |
| 18 November 2024 | 14:00 – 17:00 hrs | Construction and Maintenance Committee |
| 19 November 2024 | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs | Research and Development Committee |
| 19 November 2024 | 14:00 – 17:00 hrs | Materials and Design Standards Committee |
| 20 November 2024 | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs | Road Network and Financing Committee |
| 20 November 2024 | 14:00 – 17:00 hrs | Road Safety Committee |
| 21 November 2024 | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs | 45th ASANRA Board Meeting |
| 22 November 2024 | 08:00 – 17:00 hrs | Site Visit |
The meetings provided an important platform for ASANRA members to share experiences, exchange knowledge and identify opportunities for collaboration in improving the delivery, management and maintenance of road infrastructure within the SADC region.
The programme concluded with a site visit on 22 November 2024, giving participants an opportunity to gain practical insights into selected infrastructure and road development initiatives in Zanzibar.
