Tag: Public-Private Partnership
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Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Governance and Financing for a resilient supply
Introduction: The critical link between water and food security Food security in Africa hinges on a stable, well-managed water supply. With growing population pressures, climate variability, and rapid urbanization, the continent’s agricultural productivity depends on reliable water infrastructure. Yet the current crisis in water governance and funding hampers farmers’ ability to irrigate, store, and distribute…
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Reinforcing Private Capital Mobilization in Africa Through Blended Finance
Introduction: A Critical Financing Gap Africa faces a persistent gap between the financing needed to meet climate and sustainable development goals and the funds readily available from public sources. The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), held in Seville, Spain, underscored the urgent need to mobilize private capital at scale. A key instrument…
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Nigeria to Host 500 CNG Refuelling Stations in Three Years: MDGIF Teams with Endurance Group
Nigeria Sets Ambitious Goal: 500 CNG Refuelling Stations in Three Years Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded negotiations with the leading Chinese manufacturer Endurance Group to roll out 500 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country over the next three years. The collaboration is part of a broader push…
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Swedish firms eager to board Bishoftu airport megaproject
Overview: A new gateway rises in Bishoftu The Bishoftu airport megaproject in Ethiopia has caught the attention of Swedish firms looking for a foothold in a high-profile, multi-billion-dollar initiative. Reported in The Reporter, the scale of the project is underscored by a government estimate that resettling residents from Abusera, the site slated for development, could…
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Swedish Firms Line Up for Bishoftu Airport Megaproject in Ethiopia
Overview: A Megaproject with Global Attention The Bishoftu airport megaproject in Ethiopia has captured the attention of Swedish construction, engineering, and logistics firms eager to participate in what supporters describe as a landmark infrastructure venture. As governments and developers push for modernizing air travel and regional connectivity, international companies see substantial opportunities in design, financing,…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Welcomes Brookfield Executive Delegation for Strategic Investment Talks
Overview of the Meeting His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, received a high-level delegation from Brookfield Corporation, the global investment management company. The discussion reflected Abu Dhabi’s ongoing strategy to deepen international cooperation and attract long-term capital for…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy in Swakopmund Workshop
Swakopmund Hosts Key Step in Developing Namibia’s Third National Employment Policy At the start of November 2025, a pivotal gathering in Swakopmund brought together a diverse group of national experts and social partners to advance Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The technical workshop, involving government representatives, business leaders, labor unions, and civil society, marks…
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AfDB and Luxembourg: A United Drive for Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Strengthening the Partnership for Africa’s Future The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Luxembourg have renewed and expanded their strategic collaboration to support sustainable growth across Africa. Amid growing calls for more effective international cooperation, the two partners affirmed that shared resources, knowledge, and targeted investments are essential to respond to Africa’s development challenges and opportunities.…
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EAGC Urges Quick Action to Strengthen Uganda’s Food Safety and Grain Trade
Urgent Call from EAGC: Food Safety is a National Priority Leaders from Uganda’s grain sector, backed by the East Africa Grains Council (EAGC), have pressed for decisive, rapid measures to tackle persistent food safety challenges. These concerns were highlighted at the Public-Private Engagement Forum on Food Safety, a gathering designed to align government policy, industry…
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Uganda Faces Urgent Call to Reform Food Safety and Grain Trade
Urgent Call to Reform Food Safety and Grain Trade in Uganda Uganda’s grain industry is pressing for swift, coordinated action to tackle persistent food safety challenges that threaten both the country’s food security and its standing in regional trade. At the Public-Private Engagement Forum on Food Safety, representatives from the government, farming communities, exporters, and…