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Infrastructure in Guyana

Guyana is the third poorest country in Latin America and the Caribbean. However, the country weathered the effects of the recent global financial crisis well compared to outher countries in the region. In 2011 the economy expanded and it is expected that it will continue to expand, due to the implementation of major infrastructure projects in mining and agriculture; often Guyana is associated...

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Suriname

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Infrastructure of Suriname

In the 2013 Economic Freedom index Suriname scored 52.0 out of 100, lower than the global and regional average. This is due to serious institutional deficiencies, which are stifling economic development. An underdeveloped legal and physical infrastructure continue to undermine the long-term investment that is needed. Among some of the issues facing Suriname are the fact that property rights are...

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Angola

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Overview of Angola's Infrastructure

Angola's Government has established a legal framework for private investment that establishes a regime of incentives and offers credible legal protection and stability for investments. The Government points to sectors such as civil construction, infrastructure development, electricity and water and agriculture for investment opportunities. Infrastructure investment is required in the form of...

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Botswana

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Infrastructure in Botswana

Botswana’s infrastructure targets include ICT, power, transport and water and sanitation. Investment in infrastructure for Botswana would be worthwhile Infrastructure's contribution to growth with regards to telecoms and road development is high, but power is holding back the economy, with the electricity infrastructure having a negative impact on growth. Power needs are huge, standing at 60 per...

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Cameroon

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The infrastructure of Cameroon-an overview

Cameroon recognised the benefits of a strong private sector earlier than most African countries, early into post-colonialism. Thus, Cameroon embraced a liberal approach to development, improving the business climate through tax exemptions and easing administration procedures. Cameroon has established a general legal framework for PPPs, and partnerships for larger infrastructure projects, such as...

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Electricity generation, Power, Transport, Zambia

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Infrastructure development in Zambia

With the growth of copper mining in Zambia, infrastructure development has taken off. Investment from China has developed transport infrastructure and roads are increasingly stretching to rural areas. The development of waterways and private sector expansion are the Zambian government's priorty. Hydropower is able to supply huge amounts of electricity in Zambia and there are plans to build...

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