Case Study: Kigali Bulk Water PPP Project – Replicable Success Factors
Africa’s water crisis—30% lack clean water (UN)—demands innovative solutions. The Kigali Bulk Water PPP Project, a landmark $60.8 million initiative in Rwanda, stands as a model for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in addressing this challenge. Operational since 2020, it supplies 40,000 m³ of clean water daily, boosting Kigali’s water capacity by a third and serving 500,000 […]
Case Study: Niger Dry Port PPP Project – Replicable Success Factors
Africa’s infrastructure deficit—$100 billion annually (AfDB)—demands innovative financing like Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). The Niger Dry Port PPP Project, a transformative logistics hub in Dosso, Niger, stands as a beacon of success, demonstrating how PPPs can drive economic development in landlocked nations. By facilitating trade and slashing transport costs, this project has reshaped Niger’s economy, offering […]
The “G” in ESG: Good Governance as a Foundation for Sustainable Investment in Africa
Africa’s economic potential is immense—a $3.4 trillion GDP projected by 2030 and a youthful population of 1.3 billion (AfDB). Yet, unlocking this promise through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments hinges on one critical factor: the “G” in ESG—good governance. Strong governance frameworks, rooted in transparency, accountability, and the rule of law, create a stable […]
The “S” in ESG: Empowering Communities and Creating Social Value through Infrastructure
Africa’s infrastructure boom is reshaping the continent, with a $170 billion annual need fueling roads, ports, and power plants (AfDB). But beyond concrete and steel, the true measure of success lies in the “S” of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): social impact. Well-planned infrastructure can transform lives by improving access to healthcare, education, and water, […]
The “E” in ESG: Protecting Africa’s Natural Capital through Infrastructure Investment
Africa’s natural capital—lush forests, sprawling savannas, and vibrant waterways—is under siege. Infrastructure development, vital for closing the continent’s $100 billion annual gap (AfDB), often comes at a steep environmental cost: habitat loss, pollution, and deforestation threaten biodiversity and fuel climate change. Yet, the “E” in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) offers a path to balance […]