TANGA, Aug. 3 -- THE implementation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project continues to deliver economic and social benefits to communities living along the pipeline corridor, with residents expressing satisfaction over the projects implementation.

A resident of Ndaoya Street in Chongoleani Ward, Zuberi Mbwana, said compensation paid to people affected by the project has enabled many families to build better homes and improve their living standards.

He said the project ensured community participation throughout its implementation, from the planning stage to the construction phase, through regular public meetings that gave residents an opportunity to share their views and recommendations, many of which were incorporated i...