Climate change and infrastructure development

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2010-10Author(s)/Corporate Author (s)
United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa;African Union Commission;
African Development Bank;
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Weak infrastructure is a critical bottleneck in Africa’s development after decades of under-investment. Sound infrastructure would contribute significantly to achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Changes in climate will stress current infrastructure, exacerbating existing weaknesses and forcing major programmes of renewal and replacement, well-supported with finance and technology and implemented by skilled workforces. Infrastructural planning will have to incorporate the concerns over the new weather and climate risks. Capacity-building and much improved climate information will be required, along with greater exchange of best practices throughout Africa, as advocated in the Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDevAfrica) programme.
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“United Nations. Economic Commission for Africa; African Union Commission; African Development Bank (2010-10). Climate change and infrastructure development. Issue paper(African Development Forum). no. 8, 6 p.. UN. ECA African Development Forum (7th : 2010, Oct. 10-15 : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia). Addis Ababa :. © UN. ECA,. https://hdl.handle.net/10855/2485”Serial Title
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