ICA News
Public-private infrastructure working group to meet in Dakar on 11 May 2009
06/05/2009
ICA will host a meeting of its Public-Private Infrastructure Working Group in Dakar on 11 May 2009. The event, held in conjunction with the US Treasury and the African Development Bank (AfDB), will take place just before the African Development Bank’s annual meetings.
Categories: Energy, ICA Meetings
5th ICA Annual Meeting, March 2009 in Rome
30/04/2009
The 5th Annual Meeting of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) was held in Rome, Italy on 9-11 March 2009.
Categories: Outcome Statements, Presentations, General News, ICA Meetings
Every effort must be made to minimise impact of global downturn on Africa's infrastructure
12/03/2009
Continued investment in infrastructure vital for Africa’s economic development and to alleviate poverty.
Infrastructure Consortium for Africa will continue drive to encourage both public and private sector investment.
Africa to remain high on G8’s agenda.
Meeting hosted by the Italian Government on 10 and 11 March 2009 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome.
Categories: ICA Press Releases, ICA Meetings
Impact of International Financial Crisis On Infrastructure Development In Africa To Be Analysed At Landmark Meeting In Rome
03/03/2009
The organisation that works to enhance and accelerate the development of Africa’s infrastructure is to hold its annual meeting on 10-11 March 2009 – with the impact on Africa of the international financial crisis a key issue on the agenda.
Categories: ICA Press Releases, ICA Meetings
Challenges Facing Infrastructure Development in Africa CAN be Overcome
28/01/2009
The global financial and economic crisis is certain to have implications for the availability of finance for infrastructure development in Africa, but, with determination, the challenges faced can be overcome.
Categories: ICA Press Releases, ICA Meetings
Newsletter - January 2009
27/01/2009
The African Union is to dedicate the theme of its 2009 African Union Heads of States and Governments to Infrastructure with 28 January 2009 titled 'Infrastructure Day'.
Categories: ICA Newsletters
Financing Water for Growth in Africa: Documents and Presentations
16/12/2008
Documents and presentations from the ICA Water Meeting in Dakar, Senegal on 26-27 November 2008.
Categories: Presentations, Outcome Statements, Water, ICA Meetings
Maintaining Investment is Vital if Africa is to Meet Rising Demand for Water Services
12/12/2008
For Africa’s water needs to be met investment both in infrastructure and in operation and maintenance of water services has to be maintained and increased, while private sector engagement is essential - main conclusions of Financing Water for Growth in Africa meeting in Dakar, Senegal, on 26-27 November 2008.
Categories: Water, ICA Press Releases, ICA Meetings
Private Sector Investment Essential For Development Of Water In Africa
10/11/2008
One hundred and fifty decision-makers from around Africa, donor countries and international financial institutions will converge on Dakar, Senegal on 26 and 27 November 2008 to consider practical steps in attracting private sector investment in water infrastructure development in Africa.
Categories: Water, ICA Press Releases, ICA Meetings
Financing Water for Growth in Africa, Dakar, 26-27 November 2008
06/10/2008
The Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) will hold a meeting with a specific focus on enhancing private sector participation in the water sector in Africa.
Categories: Water, General News, ICA Meetings
Attracting Investors to African infrastructure projects - a new guide
26/09/2008
As growth and development in Africa increase rapidly, investment in infrastructure projects will often be best accomplished through public-private partnership.
Categories: Transport, ICT, ICA Products, Energy, Water
ICA 2007 Annual Report is Published
18/09/2008
The 2007 Annual Report of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa is now available.
The Annual Report can be downloaded in English (PDF, 789KB). The Annual Report Overview can be downloaded in English (PDF, 436KB)
Key messages...
Categories: ICA Products
Chinese support to African Infrastructure
14/07/2008
China, India, and a few Middle Eastern Gulf nations are financing a record number of infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa, says a new World Bank report.
Categories: General News
Newsletter - July 2008
10/07/2008
$12.4 billion was committed to Africa by members of the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) in 2007
Categories: ICA Newsletters
2008 ICA Annual Meeting Tokyo - Final Outcome Statement
14/04/2008
Outcome statement from ICA Annual Meeting in Tokyo, Japan, held 13-14 March 2008.
Categories: Outcome Statements, ICA Meetings