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Construction sector in Africa

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1993-06
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United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. Industry and Human Settlements Division;
United Nations. Economic and Social Council;
United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. Industry and Human Settlements Division;
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This document present the construction sector which is an essential contributor to the process of development. Roads, dams, irrigation works, schools, houses, hospitals, factories, and other construction works are the physical foundation on which development efforts and improved living standards are established. Improving construction capacity and capability is important to most African countries. First, there is a need to ensure the development of construction industries essential for collective self-reliance and modernization of the economy of African countries. Second, the basic infrastructure built up in a colonial past have now to be maintained and new transportation networks should be developed. And, third, the construction can be a more important generator of jobs.
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“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. Industry and Human Settlements Division; United Nations. Economic and Social Council; United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa. Industry and Human Settlements Division (1993-06). Construction sector in Africa. Addis Ababa :. © UN. ECA,. http://hdl.handle.net/10855/14529”
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