International financing has driven much of the expansion of Gabon’s transport network, either through foreign direct investment (FDI) or loans, grants and other forms of assistance. While the government is committed to investing in infrastructure upgrades, officials also recognise the critical role foreign companies and financial institutions must...
Although it is not a major tourism destination at present, Gabon has much to offer travellers looking for a destination off the beaten path. Located in the Congo River Basin, the country is home to some of the world’s most pristine rainforests, and has pockets of savannah and an 800-km coastline complete with fauna-rich mangroves, wetlands and...
Improving technical and vocational training has become a top priority for Gabon as it looks to shift the focus of education towards more marketable skills and align programmes with the demands of the labour market, especially growth sectors such as mining and forestry.
A major investment in its port infrastructure is under way in anticipation of rising demand due to Gabon’s economic expansion. Activity is picking up across a number of sectors that rely on external trade, including mining, construction and forestry, and the Office of Ports and Harbours (Office des Ports et Rades du Gabon, OPRAG) reported a...
While the economy grows, social indicators in Gabon lag behind. Consequently, the government has committed to developing a national health policy to improve access to quality health care. To pursue this goal, Gabon has devised a national health plan 2011-15 (Plan National de Développement Sanitaire, PNDS), to accelerate reforms and give the country...
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