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African infrastructure
■ The China factor: It is as builders and financiers that the Chinese have made the biggest impact, writes David White
■ Energy: John Reed on the hydroelectric power project bearing the scars of decades of neglect
■ Aviation: Even international carriers are not immune to trouble at Nigerian airports, writes Dino Mahtani - -
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A change to bridge the gap
Conflicts are abating and commodity prices are high. David White reports
THE CHINA FACTOR: A spectacular resurgence
The new drive is drawing increased attention and raising eyhebrows in western circles, writes David White
FINANCING: Big changes in bid for credibility
Reform at the AfDB aims to reverse its reputation as sluggish and unresponsive, writes David White
THE PRIVATE SECTOR: ‘Public resources will never be enough’
Private capital is a pillar of the plan for economic revival, writes David White
ENERGY: Sixty per cent of sub-Sahara will still lack power in 2030
And low water levels at hydro plants aggravate disadvantage, writes David White
THE INGA HYDROELECTRIC PLANT: Coincidence inspires hope
A project, with capacity twice that of the Three Gorges dam, bears the scars of decades of neglect. John Reed reports
WEST AFRICA GAS PIPELINE: Promise becomes a reality
Promised start-up of the West Africa Gas Pipeline next year could finally mark a significant step forward for much needed power generation in the region, writes Dino Mahtani
URBAN DEVELOPMENT: A pressing concern
Almost 72 per cent of Africa’s urban residents live in slums, writes David White
WATER SUPPLY: Uneven distribution
AOnly 3 per cent of water is properly managed, writes David White
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: A dynamic revolution
Mobile phones have transformed habits of small business, writes David White
