Actualités sur les infrastructures

Le boom du financement des infrastructures en Afrique

09/11/2018

Le Consortium pour les infrastructures en Afrique (ICA par acronyme anglais) a annoncé, mercredi 7 novembre 2018, que les financements engagés pour le développement des infrastructures en Afrique ont augmenté de 22 % en 2017.

Africa Investment Forum - Governments, Financiers Discuss Partnership Deals

09/11/2018

The 'Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa 2017' report released at the opening of the Africa Investment Forum by the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa shows that funding for Africa's infrastructure has grown by 22 per cent.

Funding for Africa’s infrastructure grows by 22%, as Africa Investment Forum opens

07/11/2018

Funding commitments to Africa’s infrastructure development rose by 22% in 2017, the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa announced today. Published on the first day of the Africa Investment Forum, the ICA’s Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa 2017 report shows that commitments to develop Africa’s infrastructure increased to $81.6bn in 2017 from US$66.9bn in 2016.

Funding for Africa's Infrastructure Grows By 22 Percent (ICA), As Africa Investment Forum Opens

06/11/2018

Funding commitments to Africa's infrastructure development rose by 22% in 2017, the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) announced today.

East Africa now owes China $29.4 billion in infrastructure loans

18/10/2018

East African economies have in the past 10 years borrowed $29.42 billion to grow their transport, communication, manufacturing and energy sectors. The region’s economies are now spending almost 8% of their revenues to service these loans, which analysts say are becoming a burden, especially given that their impact on growth is yet to be seen.

Africa Finance Corporation receives $300 million Chinese loan

18/10/2018

The Export-Import Bank of China has agreed to loan the Africa Finance Corporation US$ 300 million to support its financing of African infrastructure projects.

East Africa’s infrastructure investments to hit the US$ 90 billion mark

16/10/2018

Investments in the infrastructure sector in East Africa are forecast to reach US $98.8 billion by 2022 - but hurdles to be overcome include high transaction costs, inadequate availability of bankable projects, and limited local capacity for project preparation and tender.

US to counter China with new Africa plan

08/10/2018

US President Donald Trump is expected within days to approve an initiative to overhaul the US investment strategy in Africa.

Japan-led meeting of African ministers kicks off in Tokyo with infrastructure at the top of the agenda

08/10/2018

Ministers from Japan and over 50 African countries started a two-day meeting in Tokyo on Saturday to discuss the need for quality infrastructure and the challenges in making development more inclusive on the continent, where China’s influence is growing.

Africa seeks new solutions to its infrastructure needs

04/10/2018

With an estimated funding deficit of $40 billion a year, private-sector solutions from Africa’s home-grown pension fund industry as well as international insurance firms could help plug the gap.

Africa must look to Eisenhower for inspiration

02/10/2018

Infrastructure spending requires the hand of the state to put finance in place.

African Development Bank Supports Ghana’s Renewable Energy Sector with $1.5 Million Grant

25/09/2018

The African Development Bank has approved a US$1.5 million grant from to assist Ghana’s s renewable energy investment drive. The grant will support the government’s efforts to overcome technical, financial, regulatory and institutional barriers to scaling-up renewable energy investments in the country.

Africa deserves more optimism and attention from City investors

25/09/2018

In Johannesburg last month, the Prime Minister set a new ambition for the UK to be the largest G7 foreign direct investor in Africa by 2022. Achieving that ambition won’t be easy, but for UK investors who are prepared to change their attitudes and look beyond the easy choices, there are great opportunities.

MiDA highlights challenges, opportunities for investing in African infrastructure

24/09/2018

New research by Mercer and Mobilizing Institutional Investors to Develop Africa’s Infrastructure (MiDA), finds that organisations should be proactive with their infrastructure investment strategy and should be considering the benefits of investment in sub-Saharan Africa.

Nordic Investment Bank is partnering with Afreximbank to bridge the infrastructure deficit in Africa

21/09/2018

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 10-year loan programme of €100 million with the African Export-Import Bank to finance various infrastructure projects in African countries.

More internet access is coming to Africa, but the market isn’t always ready for it

17/09/2018

While investment in building and maintaining intra-country road networks has been slow in coming, connecting Africa via the internet has lately made more progress.

Russia-Africa Investment Forum Set for November

17/09/2018

The Russia-Africa Investment Forum is one of the platforms that seeks to promote business opportunities on the African continent and serves as a bridge between Russian and African business.

Africa: EU Investment in Africa - Europe Racing to Catch Up

17/09/2018

For many years now, the EU's Africa policy has been a graveyard of big words, good intentions and unfulfilled promises. However, since the refugee crisis interest in a new strategy for cooperation with the continent has increased sharply.

African Union, Donors Launch US$10 Billion Water Fund for Projects

14/09/2018

The African Union Commission and its partners have launched a water project that will see US$10bn invested over five years to support infrastructure for trans-boundary water and hydropower projects, as part of a thrust towards regional economic integration.

Argument: Corruption is wasting Chinese money in Africa

14/09/2018

Beijing’s funding could do tremendous good—if Africans fight for their own real interests.

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