"North Africa has immense potential in terms of infrastructure development, which is essential for sustainable economic growth," said Mohamed El Azizi, African Development Bank Managing Director for North Africa. "Given the investment and maintenance needs of infrastructure, PPPs offer a suitable approach to meeting the challenges facing African countries. Eyup Vural Aydin, President of the Istanbul Public-Private Partnership Center of Excellence, pointed out that Turkey is a pioneer in the use of public-private partnerships. The Support Fund for Public-Private Partnerships in Tunisia has been launched, and the capacities of IGPPP Tunisia have been strengthened, added Prime Minister Bouden. The African Development is working towards the establishment of a multidonor Africa PPP Development Fund to enable the creation of well-prepared and bankable projects.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 17, 2023 20:48 UTC