In the decades following independence in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire led West Africa in terms of transport infrastructure. Today, although several years of civil unrest have taken their toll, it still has one of the largest road networks in the region, as well as relatively competitive aviation and maritime port infrastructure.
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Articles & Analysis | Broad-based boost: Upgrades and extensions will push infrastructure into a new phase from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2015
In the decades following independence in 1960, Côte d’Ivoire led West Africa in terms of transport infrastructure. Today, although several years of civil unrest have taken their toll, it still has one of the largest road networks in the region, as well as relatively competitive aviation and maritime port infrastructure. As the government pushes to attain emerging country status by 2020, the...
A heavyweight within the West African Economic and Monetary Union, accounting for 35% of the eight-member region’s GDP, Côte d’Ivoire’s growth is a bellwether for Francophone West Africa. An ambitious government spending programme and a range of pro-business reforms are set to boost economic activity going forward.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's DIA now the busiest airport in the world in terms of international passengers from The Report: Dubai 2015
In December 2014, Dubai International Airport (DIA) emerged as the busiest airport in the world for crossborder passengers, surpassing London’s Heathrow airport, according to The Guardian, with 70.5m international passengers, compared to 68.1m at Heathrow. This was despite a reduction in traffic due to runway renovations, making it likely that Dubai...
Articles & Analysis | Getting public infrastructure online is a key goal prior to Dubai hosting Expo 2020 from The Report: Dubai 2015
Much of Dubai’s appeal is rooted in its ability to offer easy access to local, regional and international markets around the clock. Indeed, the rapid rise of the emirate owes a lot to its ability to introduce efficient transport infrastructure and trade networks. From its flagship airline carrier, Emirates, to its showpiece port, Jebel Ali – the largest container...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA): Interview from The Report: Dubai 2015
What opportunities lie ahead for increased private sector participation in Dubai’s large-scale transport infrastructure projects?