Jll – The African Century – Twelve Pillars Of Africa’S Future Success.
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Summary
Slightly over USD222 billion is being invested in 322 African infrastructure projects that meet the
criteria for this report, i.e. project value over USD50 million and had broken ground by, but not
yet been commissioned at, 1 June 2013.Looking at project ownership, 56% of projects are
owned by governments, while 4% of total projects collected are jointly owned between governments
and Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).36% of all funding on the continent is provided by
Development Finance Institutions (‘DFIs’), of which International DFIs account for 16% and Africa DFIs,
13%. 7% of the total projects are co-funded by International and Africa DFIs.The findings of this
report highlight a growing regional consciousness in Africa. From a sectoral perspective, Southern
Africa has received 38% of total investment flows while East Africa has attracted 29% of total
investment flows. West Africa has secured 21% of investment with total infrastructure investment in North
Africa and Central Africa once again lagging at just 7% and 5% respectively.
