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This research aims to evaluate the impacts of NEPAD and PIDA infrastructure investments on trade efficiency in Africa.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Unlocking Africas Regional Trade Potential: Evaluating PIDA and NEPAD Infrastructure Investments on Intra-African Trade Efficiency and Cross-Border Links

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This analysis assesses the impact of PIDA and NEPAD infrastructure investments on intra-African trade, highlighting efficiency challenges.

This research aims to evaluate the impacts of NEPAD and PIDA infrastructure investments on trade efficiency in Africa.
Qualitative analysis of institutional reports
Review of PIDA Priority Action Plan implementation statistics
Analysis of secondary trade statistics
Examination of the relationship between infrastructure and trade costs
ICT infrastructure improvements reached 150% of the target
16,066 km of roads and 120 One Stop Border Posts constructed for transport connectivity
Challenges persist in achieving trade deliverables from infrastructure investments
Private sector participation in PIDA is only 3%
Only 25% of projects attained feasibility status

Victor Akinleye (2026) studied this question.

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This analysis assesses the impact of PIDA and NEPAD infrastructure investments on intra-African trade, highlighting efficiency challenges.