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Access to a range of tools and services to support stakeholders in promoting infrastructure projects through the African Infrastructure Database.
Infrastructure projects in Africa are often seen as the backbone of economic development, driving growth and enhancing connectivity across the continent. However, one of the most significant challenges faced by these projects is the difficulty in accurately estimating the number of jobs they will create.
The special feature details several crucial rail infrastructure initiatives designed to enhance regional integration and economic growth across Africa. These projects, strategically selected within various regional economic communities like COMESA, EAC, ECCAS, SADC, ECOWAS, and IGAD, aim to improve connectivity across key cities and countries. Spanning Eastern, Western, Central, Southern, and Northern Africa, they bolster trade corridors and facilitate the movement of goods and people
The development of a continental aviation infrastructure master plan is a key component in operationalizing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). Launched in January 2018 by the 30th Summit of AU Heads of State, this plan includes two major components: Aviation Infrastructure and a Seamless African Airspace Architecture.
In a collaborative Partnership between AUDA-NEPAD and the Nile River Basin Investment Programme (NR-BIP), supported by GIZ, a series of training sessions were launched, aimed at building the capacity of stakeholders in using the AID.
Providing detailed insights into transformative infrastructure projects across Africa, the African Infrastructure Database (AID) facilitates informed decision-making and strategic investment in key areas of transportation, energy, water and ICT which are crucial for Africa’s infrastructure advancement.
This project aims to create a direct waterway that would connect the landlocked countries around Lake Victoria to global markets through the Mediterranean Sea. By doing so, it seeks to enhance regional trade, transportation, and connectivity.
The specific objectives of the VICMED project, as mentioned in the provided information, are as follows:
1. Connecting footprint countries: The project aims to establish a transportation link that connects the countries in the region, facilitating the movement of goods and people between them.
2. Providing opportunities for landlocked countries: Landlocked countries in the vicinity of Lake Victoria would benefit from the project by gaining access to international markets through the navigational line.
3. Supporting economic development: The VICMED project is expected to contribute to the economic development of the countries involved by promoting trade, attracting investment, and creating employment opportunities.
The VICMED PMU is actively collaborating with the African Development Bank (AfDB), the NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF), and COMESA to secure committed funding for Phase 2 of the feasibility study, which amounts to $11.7 million. The preparation of the Terms of Reference for the Phase 2 feasibility study has been finalized, and the study was officially launched in December 2022.
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Access to AID user guides to support in utilization of the AID Platform.
Access the Legacy African Infrastructure Database of 2012 – 2022
Explore African projects in various sectors using our online visual project listing tool.
Design and conduct data collection services using the Infrastructure eSurveyor.
Access the AID AI Assistant to assist you in analyzing large volumes of infrastructure data and information
A resource designed to support project owners in estimating and maximizing job creation potential in African infrastructure projects.
The African Infrastructure Database provides a central data portal on various infrastructure sector projects in Africa, including transportation, energy, water, and ICT. It allows users to contribute and update project information, ensuring that the database remains current and relevant.
By providing a centralized platform for infrastructure data, the AID enables stakeholders, such as policymakers, investors, and development partners, to access reliable and up-to-date information on infrastructure projects. This information can support evidence-based decision-making, project planning, and resource allocation.