DP World and CDC pledge USD 1.7 billion infrastructure spending in Africa ports deal

Emirati DP World and UK-based CDC join forces to develop ports in Africa and build infrastructure over the next few years. Trade facilitated by the ports will support 5 million jobs across the affected economies and improve access to goods for 35 million people, according to the companies.
Photo: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
By Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg

DP World Ltd. and CDC Group Plc have formed a partnership to develop ports in Africa and committed to spending USD 1.72 billion on infrastructure over the next few years.

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