Mining can be a formidable transformative opportunity for Sub-Saharan Africa but measures and regulations are required to strengthen the finances of the local utilities and provide a less uncertain and […]Continue Reading
Private financing for sustainable forest management is far greater than public financing, but still falls far short of what is needed to halve global deforestation by 2020. There is a […]Continue Reading
Education is a human right, which states have the responsibility to ensure. But they need not be the sole provider. Private involvement can increase financial resources committed to education and […]Continue Reading
By 2030, around 3 billion people in the developing world will need housing. That means 565 million new units, adding to the current gap of more than 400 million homes. […]Continue Reading
Good policies for the private health sector are essential to improve the overall performance of the health systems. The private sector provides a large part of health services in many […]Continue Reading
The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is not just a public service, it is also an important economic sector. The sector is worth USD 390 billion in both OECD […]Continue Reading
When it comes to transport capacity, cost per kilometer, longevity and safety, railways are preferable to roads. However, concessions have not promoted private investment as much as expected and have […]Continue Reading
Mineral sector reform has brought mining back to Africa – aided by price rises in the early 2000s – mpacting on investment, growth and poverty reduction. And there are no […]Continue Reading
Although Zambian authorities recognize the importance of tourism, the sector suffers from preconceived ideas. It is underperforming and only attracts 3% of tourists visiting Sub-Saharan Africa. And yet a detailed Continue Reading
The past 15 years have brought an unprecedented increase in access to telephone services in developing countries. This growth has been driven primarily by wireless technologies. Mobile phones have made […]Continue Reading
