World Class Infrastructure criss-crosses Africa
Africa’s performance in enhancing communication and infrastructure connectivity fell short of the expected targets. Standing at only 29% of the 2019 target value, the continent scored poorly on the implementation of the African High-Speed Rail Network, implementation of protocols on African open skies, and the implementation of the Trans-African Highway Missing Link.
Commendable progress, however, was made in increasing electricity generation and distribution, recorded at 79% of the 2019 target.
Africa’s target of doubling ICT penetration was only achieved partially. At continental-level, the average contribution of ICT to GDP increased moderately, achieving 39% of the 2019 target.