Lake Victoria Basin Donors Consultative Conference 17th–19th June, Entebbe, Uganda.
05/06/2013
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) is pleased to be co-sponsoring the third Lake Victoria Basin Donors Consultative Conference. This important conference will be held from June 17th – 19th in Entebbe Uganda.
ICA Members Meeting 28th - 29th November, 2012 Maputo, Mozambique
16/11/2012
The Members’ Meeting of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA), will take place in Maputo, Mozambique on 28th and 29th November 2012.
ICA and AfDB to participate in World Water Week, 26-31 August 2012 in Stockholm
13/08/2012
The Water Platform of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will join other high-profile African water organizations next week in Stockholm, Sweden to participate in World Water Week, held from August 26th to 31st.
2012 presents full calendar of activities following ICA’s participation in African Water Week in Cairo, 15-18 May 2012
03/08/2012
The year 2012 has brought a full calendar of activities for the Water Platform (WP) of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA). Launched in 2011, the first ICA WP Meeting was held in March 2012, attracting international...
Outcome Statement from ICA Plenary Session 2012
25/07/2012
The Plenary Session of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) was held on 13 June 2012, with the theme: ‘Unlocking Private Investment in Clean and Renewable Energies in Africa’. The Plenary Session was part of the 8th ICA Annual Meeting, held 11-13 June 2012 in Tunis, Tunisia.
ICA Report "REGIONAL POWER STATUS IN AFRICAN POWER POOLS"
18/07/2012
This ICA report provides an overview of power pools in Africa as of end 2010, including the most recent key data and relevant information. The report covers current infrastructure and institutional status in addition to key investment trends.
ICA Report: "LIGHT INSIDE: THE EXPERIENCE OF INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS IN NIGERIA"
18/07/2012
This report examines the current electricity environment in Nigeria, with a focus on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) - past, present and future.
ICA Report: "WHEN THE POWER COMES: AN ANALYSIS OF IPPS IN AFRICA"
18/07/2012
This report analyses the outcomes of independent power projects (IPPs) across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Presentations from 8th ICA Annual Meeting
18/06/2012
Meeting held 11-13 June 2012 in Tunis on the theme: UNLOCKING PRIVATE INVESTMENT FOR ENERGY CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY IN AFRICA.
Executive Summary of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA)
15/06/2012
This Executive Note consolidates PIDA outcomes and summarizes what Africa needs to do to capitalize on its momentum and reach its potential — act boldly by investing in its regional infrastructure.
Presentations, Speaker Biographies & Final Agenda from PPP conference held in Dakar, Senegal on 5-8 June 2012
14/06/2012
Public-Private Partnership Conference | 5th-8th June 2012 | Dakar, Senegal
ICA co-organized Public-Private Partnership Conference to Boost Water and Sanitation Services in Africa
13/06/2012
Public-Private Partnership Conference 5th-8th June 2012 Dakar, Senegal
Theme ACCELERATING ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SCALING UP PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION
Funded by International Finance...
Study to assess the potential for enhanced private participation in the maritime and air transport sectors in Africa
22/05/2012
The members of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) seek to facilitate sustainable investment in infrastructure development from both public and private sources. This study has been procured to assess the potential for...
ICA Annual Meeting 2012 to be held from 11-13 June in Tunis
10/05/2012
The 8th Annual Meeting of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will be held on June 11th-13th, 2012 in Tunis, Tunisia to discuss infrastructure investment and development in Africa.
ICA Assessment of Project Preparation Facilities for Africa
23/04/2012
Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (CEPA) have been appointed by the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) to undertake an Assessment of Project Preparation Facilities for Africa.
Outcome Statement for ICA Water Platform Meeting in Frankfurt, 8-9 March 2012
19/04/2012
Objective: to identify challenges and opportunities in the financing and implementation of Transboundary Water Resource and Climate Change Adaptation Programs
ICA Supports One-Stop Border Post Regional Workshop in Burkina Faso - 25-27 April 2012
18/04/2012
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) is pleased to announce its participation and support for the upcoming One-Stop Border Post Regional Workshop to be held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso on April 25th-27th, 2012.
Public-Private Partnership Conference, to be held 5-8 June 2012 in Dakar, Senegal
13/04/2012
Theme: ACCELERATING ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - SCALING UP PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION
ICA now offers five Youtube playlists featuring videos on African Infrastructure
21/03/2012
Youtube channel with five playlists featuring African Infrastructure news (on Energy, Transport, Water, ICT and General Infrastructure) from African and international sources.
Presentations from IGAD Horn of Africa Conference 2012
21/03/2012
ICA was pleased to provide financial support and take part in IGAD’s first Horn of Africa Summit 2012, held 12-13 March 2012 in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme: Interconnecting the Horn of Africa for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development.
November 19th: World Toilet Day
19/11/2012
World Toilet Day is observed annually on 19 November. This international day of action aims to break the taboo around toilets and draw attention to the global sanitation challenge. Can you imagine not having a toilet? Can you...
Nigeria: 'Gombe - Our Roads Are to Stimulate Economic Growth'
19/11/2012
AllAfrica.com - interview
Gombe — Engineer Hadi Shehu Usman is the Gombe State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure and is currently handling the multi billion Naira road projects across Gombe state. In this interview....
African aviation growth accelerating – Boeing
19/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - US aerospace group Boeing has reported that the rate of growth in airline traffic in Africa has been better than it forecast last year."There's growth in demand, growth in...
Great opportunities and challenges for African airlines
19/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - Aviation is a key enabler for the development of international trade and tourism for and within Africa, highlighted South African Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba in his keynote ...
Nigeria: Launch of the Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project in Oyo and Taraba States
14/11/2012
African Development Bank - The Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, on October 24, and the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, on November 1, launched the Urban Water and Sanitation Improvement...
AfDB Organizes the Second All-Africa Energy Week
12/11/2012
The African Development Bank (AfDB), the African Union Commission (AUC), and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) have co-organized the second “All Africa Energy Week (AAWE)” event to be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from...
Launch of Flagship Road Project in Kenya: Nairobi–Thika superhighway
10/11/2012
African Development Bank - The Presidents of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki, and the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, have launched today “the most ambitious infrastructure project in Kenya’s history”: the Nairobi–Thika...
AfDB-funded Thika Superhighway: A masterpiece for East Africa “A national pride” – President Mwai Kibaki
10/11/2012
African Development Bank - The 50-km Nairobi–Thika superhighway, described by Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki as a source of “national pride” during its launch on November 9, covers an area that lies within the Nairobi...
AfDB Assists in Launch of Turbi–Moyale Road Upgrading Project
09/11/2012
African Development Bank - The construction of the Turbi–Moyale road upgrading project, which is part of the third and last phase of the Mombasa–Nairobi–Addis Ababa Road Corridor Development project, was launched in Moyale, a...
Tanzania: Serengeti Airport Gets Green Light
06/11/2012
AllAfrica.com - THE Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) has Okayed the construction of an international airport in Mugumu town of Serengeti District, Mara Region.
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New low-cost African airline to sell first tickets next week
06/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - New low-cost African carrier Fastjet would start selling tickets next week, ahead of its first flight later this month, the company, which is featuring the African Grey Parrot as its logo,...
Strong support for South Africa’s renewables model as first deals are concluded
06/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - There was an overwhelmingly positive reaction from developers, investors, financiers and suppliers on Monday, November 5, to the eventual signing of the agreements needed to facilitate the...
Africa urged to invest in engineering skills to meet energy demands
06/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - Education should be prioritised in Africa to produce the skills needed to meet the continent’s growing energy demands, French energy and railways solutions group Alstom VP for regulatory...
South Africa: $10m line of credit to help SMMEs invest in energy efficient projects
02/11/2012
Creamer Media's Engineering News - The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private-sector lending arm, is partnering with Sasfin Bank to develop a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable-energy...
Une étude se penche sur le rôle de l’énergie éolienne dans la croissance économique en Afrique
02/11/2012
African Development Bank - La mise en place des centrales éoliennes constitue « une approche originale" pour les pays africains en quête d’assurer une croissance économique durable », souligne une étude rendue publique...
Zimbabwe: Humanitarian Crisis Looms in Harare
02/11/2012
AllAfrica.com - Despite water being central to life on this planet, in Zimbabwe and especially Harare it is something that seems to be taken for granted. An investigation into Harare’s unending water crisis indicates that doom...
Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Set to Meet Urban Water Targets
02/11/2012
AllAfrica.com - TANZANIA expects to attain average water availability targets of between 90 and 100 per cent in major regional urban centres throughout the country by December 2014, but has doubts of meeting the 65 per cent ...
Opinion: Sound water policy: Govt can't do it alone (South Africa)
02/11/2012
Mail & Guardian - The challenge of managing our water resources requires proactive solutions, especially with the reality of climate change on our doorstep. In addition to this grim reality, there is a need to address ...
Botswana and South Africa sign Memorandum of Cooperation
02/11/2012
SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Minister of Transport and Communications, Nonofo Molefhi and his South African counterpart, Minister of Transport, Ben Martins, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
The memorandum, which was signed on ...
The Sleeping Giants Of African Mobile Payments
29/10/2012
TechCrunch - Kenya’s M-PESA is the poster child for mobile money services in Africa, but it is also increasingly gaining attention further abroad. It is, however, only one of the mobile payment systems on the continent that...