Africa's road requirement

Development of road transportation is the key to the future of the African economy, according to a report by a transport infrastructure expert at the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD).
March 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Development of road transportation is the key to the future of the African economy, according to a report by a transport infrastructure expert at the 3553 New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD). Within the next 15 years, the value of trade in Africa could reach US$250 billion if a $32 billion investment is made to integrate Africa's road infrastructure. NEPAD's traffic expert, John Tambi, said that Africa could be integrated with a new road network measuring a total of 60,000-100,000km. Africa currently has a road network of 10,000km and continental trade of $200 billion/year.

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