Publication

22 Aug 2008

This paper informs policy makers on necessary development action in Africa. The author argues that Africa's private sector is burdened by the staggering costs of two key hurdles: the lack of power and roads. The author concludes that the United States can help Africa overcome these obstacles by transferring the technology and know-how of the US private sector to provide energy and build roads, thereby promoting growth and reducing poverty in the region.

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Author Vijaya Ramachandran
Series CGD Briefs
Publisher Center for Global Development (CGD)
Copyright © 2008 Center for Global Development (CGD)
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