U.K. Targets African Infrastructure Development
Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor January 22, 2021 Speaking at the virtual 2021 African Investment Conference on Wednesday, a panel of global investors highlighted the value of U.K.-Africa partnerships in driving African socioeconomic development via infrastructure development. With substantial infrastructure and power sector investment deficits, the continent holds substantial demand for foreign direct investment (FDI), in which the U.K. can serve as a strategic player. The U.K. Government has not been shy about its interest in Africa, announc...