A State Rich in Potential, Held Back by Neglect In the arid heartland of north-east Nigeria, Yobe State’s 3.4 million…

A State Rich in Potential, Held Back by Neglect In the arid heartland of north-east Nigeria, Yobe State’s 3.4 million…

INTRODUCTION This Policy Brief is part of a package of support targeted towards the delivery of the ‘Run-of-River Hydropower Project…

three key factors are shaping Africa’s public transport funding outlook: the continent’s readiness for an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, the UK’s perspective on supporting Africa’s transition to low-carbon transport, and the broader funding outlook for public transport projects.

This blog explores how Africa can overcome funding challenges, while joining the rest of the world in making clean, electric transport a reality. The outcomes benefit not only the continent but the entire planet, as electric mobility becomes an integral part of combating climate change.

When developing and implementing technological solutions, the impact on individuals, communities, and natural ecosystems currently suffering from climate inaction must be considered.

A number of countries across the region are breathing new life into their agro-industrial sectors by investing in transport, trade, and industrial infrastructure, harnessing modern approaches, and fostering strategic partnerships.

Africa holds immense potential for renewable energy generation, with an estimated 60% of the world’s untapped renewable energy resources, and nearly a third of the critical minerals needed to power the energy transition revolution.

Under the AfCFTA, member countries have a platform to consult and engage extensively to reach common ground on various aspects of trade, including tariffs, trade advancement customs procedures, and regulatory coherence.

With $520m funding support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Nigeria formally launched phase one of the SAPZ Nigeria programme in October 2022.