Investments in African infrastructure climb in 2018
But report reveals large financing gaps, particularly in areas such as water and sanitation
13 November 2019 - 05:08
Infrastructure investment commitments in Africa broke through the $100bn (R1.5-trillion) mark during 2018, with governments on the continent pledging the lion’s share.
Significant financing gaps remain, however, particularly in areas such as water and sanitation, where an estimated $43bn-$53bn a year is still needed to ensure Africans have access to clean water. ..
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