To attract potential investors to take part in the NEPAD SPV that will develop, own and operate the terrestrial segment of the NEPAD network, the technical and commercial viability of the network must be assured. A detailed feasibility study for the terrestrial network will be carried out during the first half of 2008. The outcome of the study will form the basis of a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) that will be presented to prospective investors in the NEPAD Terrestrial SPV that will develop, own and operate the NEPAD ICT terrestrial broadband network.

The Commission applied to the DBSA for funding of the study and an amount of US$410,000 was approved by the AFD/DBSA PPPF in September, 2007.