Addis Ababa, 29 July 2010 - The Kick-Off Workshop of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29 and 30 July 2010. More...
The outputs of the study would include the strategic objectives and sector policies in each of the infrastructure sectors.
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency (NPCA). One of the major objectives of (NEPAD) is to promote infrastructure development as a driving force for Africa’s integration and development. Within this framework, one of the first actions initiated under NEPAD was the formulation, in 2002, of a Short-Term Action Plan (STAP) in the area of infrastructure, including priority measures and projects. The ongoing programmes and initiatives of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and sector organizations constitute the base of this Action Plan. More...
African Union Initiatives: The African Union Commission (AUC), which is responsible for coordinating, harmonizing and providing leadership in the continent’s economic and social development and physical integration, has, since becoming operational in 2003, committed itself to the development of infrastructure (transport, energy, water, telecommunications and ICTs), in particular.More...