The challenge — and our solution
The poor and inadequate state of much of Africa's transport network is holding many countries back from competing effectively on the global market. Effective transport networks are a key component of the investment climate, enabling people and goods access to markets and reducing the costs of doing business.
Roads carry 80-90% of Africa's passenger and freight transport. Most countries have good rural road networks — the challenge is improving and maintaining quality over time.
By 2030, one in two Africans will live in a city. Authorities struggle to meet service demands of new urban residents, particularly the poor.
Rural roads provide access to the majority of Sub-Saharan Africa's population. Moving people and goods 20-50 km remains particularly difficult — the impact on women is profound.
Africa is home to half of the world's landlocked developing countries. Port infrastructure development must be coordinated with road and rail networks.
Africa is spending more on infrastructure, but the funding gap remains large. Priority must be given to least cost solutions — exactly what EcoRoad Africa provides.