Capacity building is key to delivering development in Africa
Implementation
'The first is to take implementation seriously. As Barber said, governments tend to think that designing the right policy is 90% of the battle and that implementation flows naturally from there; whereas they actually need to flip that and focus the bulk of their attention on implementation'
Perhaps one of the most obvious features of post democratic transitions in Africa today is the drive to renew or build essential infrastructure to push economic and social change. This desire has spurred a plethora of state-led and private sector collaborations embracing all modes of transport.
These projects are often described by words like 'strategic, transformative, mega' and so on. The reports usually talk about 'high level commitment by key stakeholders and the macro level and institutional benefits' the projects will achieve.
In the midst of all these the role the small man is to be found in the small print. One way in which he is mentioned is that the project will aim to develop 'local talent and achieve adequate knowledge transfer'. How far is this the case?
I have my views on this but would like a discussion on this issue by anyone with experience or perspective on how these mega projects mee the needs of the small man who is at the receiving end of the high minded aims of decision- makers in the donor capitals of the world.
East Coast rail service costs taxpayers less than private lines, report reveals http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/apr/18/east-coast-rail-line-taxpayer-subsidy
Cosatu's Campaign Against Tolls Continues - allAfrica.com
As it is in Lagos where theLekki Toll roaf is a major issue for government and user so it has been a long battle between South African protesters opposed to toll roads.
