Face à une pénurie de logements de plus en plus préoccupante, le gouvernement algérien s’est écarté de sa politique habituelle de protection de l’industrie nationale pour encourager la participation d’entreprises internationales dans ses projets.
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Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
After a decade-long crisis, donor funds are set to provide the Ivoirian government with enough capital to kickstart a series of public-private partnerships (PPPs) meant to re-launch its weakened economy. The government’s roadmap, including billion-dollar infrastructure projects, and a deficit of about 400,000 homes offer many opportunities in the construction sector.
A leading cocoa producer and exporter of low-cost power, Côte d’Ivoire is one of the more economically diverse and mineral-rich countries in West Africa. The country is a member of ECOWAS and the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa, as well as party to several international trade agreements, which help improve macro stability.
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: South Africa 2013
South Africa’s construction industry has felt the impact of the post-World Cup slowdown more than any other sector of the economy. However, ongoing urbanisation trends suggest the sector may pick up in the near future, especially with regards to the social housing segment. South African construction companies have also experienced significant success in their efforts to expand into neighbouring...
With a long-established track record as the continent’s largest financial platform and one of the world’s biggest mining producers, South Africa has significant economic clout in the region.
Articles & Analysis | Room for improvement: Cement industry displays potential while looking to regain momentum from The Report: Colombia 2013
Heavily dependent on the construction sector’s progress, the local cement industry took a slight dip in production in 2012. In the 12 months to May 2013 the production of Portland cement, the most commonly used material for infrastructure and housing in Colombia, amounted to 10.79m tonnes, representing a 1.67% year-on-year (y-o-y) decrease,...