COVID-19 has decimated fiscal reserves across the world, but more so in Africa. Even before the pandemic, African governments were struggling to attract investment in critical infrastructure. Public-Private-Partnerships (PPP) is one of the best procurement strategies available in the current financial climate.
More than $100 billion of active oil & gas projects in West Africa
West Africa has more than $100 billion of active oil and gas projects. More than 72 per cent of the projects are in the execution phase. Nigeria has the most active oil and gas projects, followed by Niger.
Railways and Ports: Africa’s Arteries for Life
Africa has natural resources in abundance. Yet, mining, moving and processing those resources are often a difficult task across the continent. Limited integration and transport infrastructure often prevent the African continent from prospering and creating wealth for its rapidly growing population.
Western Africa has more than $16 billion in active water projects
West Africa’s population will grow by 28 percent by 2030. Pressure on supplying potable water will only increase over the next decade. Countries in West Africa are investing more than $16 billion to collect and treat water resources.
Country Risk – Q2 2020
Four Southern African countries dominate the top 10 in our Overall Country Risk rankings. The number one position belongs to Botswana followed by South Africa. Namibia and Eswatini in fifth and tenth place respectively complete the Southern African contingent. East...
The Week That Was – 5th June 2020
A recap of major events from Africa that took place in the last 7 days.
Togo’s healthcare sector needs investment right now!
The healthcare sector in Togo faces a lot of challenges. There is a shortage of staff and resources. There are not enough facilities and the supplies being used are outdated.
West Africa oil and gas – part two
The oil rich West-African region has seen more than 100 years of exploration. Oil has been commercially produced since the 1950’s. With all this, very little has been invested in downstream facilities. Read part 2 of our West Africa oil and gas review.
West Africa must invest $768 billion in Education
West Africa need to invest $768 billion to construct 96,000 schools. These schools will educate 96 million additional children and require 2.4 million new teachers.
Billions of US $ needed in West Africa by 2030
At 400 million people, West Africa has a population larger than the USA but a twentieth of its US’ GDP.
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