What measures should be taken to improve inland water transport in Africa?

      

Explain measures which should be taken to improve inland water transport in Africa.

  

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Maurice
(i) Using modern vessels/ equipment to improve the efficiency of handling cargo.

(ii) Removal of rock obstacles from river beds to allow movement.

(iii) The waterways should be dredged regularly to control siltation.

(iv) Dams should be constructed to control flooding hence allowing navigation.

(v) Constructing canals.

(vi) Controlling the growth of vegetation to allow the free movement of vessels.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 23, 2017 at 13:54


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