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Who we are
InfraSpotlight is an organisation that provides accurate and reliable insights based on up-to-date data on infrastructure development in Africa.
Awareness is the starting point for meaningful advocacy. We are on a journey to raise awareness of the state of infrastructure in Africa, empowering people with the right information to take local actions that can drive change and sustainable development.
What we do
- Knowledge Publications – Publishing articles, reports and thought pieces on infrastructure-related news and trends across Africa. Simplifying topical infrastructure development issues for African citizens and communities.
- Workshops – Organising learning sessions on infrastructure development led by industry experts.
- Policy Analysis – Analysing previous and current policies on infrastructure across African countries to uncover relevant policy trends and further educate and empower African citizens and communities.
- Project Tracker – Monitoring the progress of infrastructure projects in Africa and reporting on project status to educate citizens and communities.
OUR THOUGHTS
Behind Infrastructure Development in Africa: The Role of AUDA-NEPAD
The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is an agency established by the African Union to oversee the operation of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), an initiative established by the AU in 2001. Initially, the NEPAD...
How PIDA is Driving Infrastructure Development in Africa
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is a joint continental initiative by African countries for infrastructure development. This article examines the role of PIDA in driving infrastructure development in the continent. PIDA was established in...
5 Years to 2030: Can Africa Still Deliver on SDG 9?
The next 5 years are critical for delivering on SDG 9 and ensuring a sustainable future for the continent. The progress achieved so far demonstrates that the future of SDG 9 in Africa is not a lost cause.
Leveraging PPPs for Infrastructure Development in Africa
PPP is an acronym for ‘Public-Private Partnership’ which means at the simplest, the collaboration between the public and private sectors towards a defined goal. According to the World Bank, ‘PPP is a long-term contract between a private party and a government entity,...
Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Future
It is nearly impossible to talk about closing the infrastructure gap in Africa without mentioning the importance of funding. For so long, financial constraints have been one of the major barriers to scaling infrastructure development in Africa. This is largely because...
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Infrastructure Projects in Africa
To start with Africa has become more susceptible to climate threats than ever before despite contributing minimally to global emissions. The 2019 State of the Climate in Africa Report highlights that climate change is having a growing impact on the African continent....
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