Why Now is the Time for Clean Cooking Investment in Africa
Over 900 million people in Africa depend on traditional biomass fuels - charcoal and firewood - to cook their meals, which leads to severe health problems and environmental damage (World Bank, 2022). Clean cooking projects are trying to reverse this trend. This heavy reliance on wood fuel and
Electricity Price Dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa: Uganda and Malawi
Uganda and Malawi are both countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with distinct opportunities and risks associated with their energy infrastructure. Uganda is located in East Africa and known for its diverse landscapes, which include the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Victoria, one of the African Great Lakes. Malawi, situated in the
A Guide to Infrastructure Project Structuring
Project structuring plays a central role in delivering infrastructure, including the UK's ambitious infrastructure investment programme. The government's infrastructure pipeline includes more than 660 projects, representing approximately £700–775 billion of planned investment over the next decade (National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline, 2024). However, infrastructure projects are not only
PPP Financial Advisory in Saudi Arabia and Vision 2030
Introduction Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme has moved PPPs to a nationwide procurement pipeline across transport, utilities and selected social infrastructure. For sponsors, the differentiator is increasingly not technical capability alone, but the ability to evidence bankability early and convert contract mechanics into lender-ready cashflows. This article explains what
Long-Term Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance – Guide for Developers
Infrastructure projects unfold in two major phases. First is the development and construction period. Then, decades of infrastructure operations and maintenance follow, when the asset either meets or misses its service obligations. The second phase ultimately determines whether the project fulfils its purpose. A World Bank study found
Full Steam Ahead for Africa’s Rail Infrastructure
Railway investment is gaining momentum across Africa. Improved transport connectivity is a key lever of industrial growth and trade - and national rail development strategies are coming to fruition. Yet the continent’s built rail network remains extremely limited. Africa has around 0.06 cm of railway per person, compared
Viable Mini-Grid Business Models in Sub-Saharan Africa
Mini-grid business models must be project-specific, developed in line with FAST standard investment models for lenders and private capital.