Divided by ridges of high mountains and dense with tropical rainforests, Papua New Guinea has some of the world’s most difficult terrain to traverse. The country also possesses around 800 islands, with much of its 6500km of coastline only accessible by sea. Thus, transport and logistics in the country has long been a major challenge. Still, much of the country’s overall economic development...
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Patrick Claes, Managing Director, Setrag: Interview from The Report: Gabon 2015
Articles & Analysis | Gabon links Libreville and Port-Gentil by road from The Report: Gabon 2015
Transport in Gabon is in the midst of a major transformation as authorities work to improve the quality and availability of infrastructure to link the country’s transport systems. One of the most notable of these initiatives is the construction of a new road that will effectively link Gabon’s second-biggest city and economic hub, Port-Gentil, to...
Articles & Analysis | Gabon calls on international financing for infrastructure development from The Report: Gabon 2015
Africa’s economies have posted impressive growth rates in recent years, giving rise to the narrative of “Africa Rising”. The continent’s GDP growth of roughly 5% annually comes in spite of its lack of infrastructure, but the deficit cuts growth by an estimated two percentage points and productivity by 40%, according to the World Bank. According...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Rigobert Ikambouayat Ndeka, Managing Director, Office of Ports and Harbours of Gabon (OPRAG): Interview from The Report: Gabon 2015
How will maritime transport change over the coming years in terms of volumes and goods?
Articles & Analysis | Expanding infrastructure helps Gabon's economy grow from The Report: Gabon 2015
With improvements to the road, rail, shipping and aviation networks a key government goal, Gabon’s transport sector is undergoing a major transformation. While population pressure is modest, with around 1.7m people in the country, existing links are limited; the two largest cities, Libreville and Port-Gentil, had, until work began on one...