The transportation situation in Mongolia has improved a great deal over the past few years. Substantial additions have been made to the road system, with a total of 5469 km being built between 2012 and 2016. In terms of rail a number of breakthroughs were made in 2014 that promise to expedite progress on lines that have been long delayed. Overall, real progress has been made and momentum...
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Given the significant foreign direct investment needed to achieve its development goals, Mongolia has strong motivation to improve its attractiveness to investors. The government is therefore adjusting its policies, while new laws are expected to gradually reinvigorate foreign investment flows.
Articles & Analysis | Reviving Nigeria's rail network through public-private partnerships from The Report: Nigeria 2015
Rail transportation, much neglected for the past half decade, is in the midst of a revival as old lines and assets undergo modernisation and are put up for privatisation, and new infrastructure is concessioned through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Traffic volumes are set to increase with rail looking to secure a position as a key mover of goods and people, as dormant...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Uche Orji, Managing Director and CEO, Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA): Interview from The Report: Nigeria 2015
What lessons can be drawn from the success of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) internationally?
Articles & Analysis | Air transport in Nigeria has significant potential for expansion from The Report: Nigeria 2015
Despite having the continent’s largest economy and population, and a location at the crossroads of West and Central Africa, Nigeria has yet to capture what some would argue is its rightful position as an aviation hub. As existing airports are overhauled and new terminals constructed, this will change. However, demand-side inhibitors, such as the lack of a national...
