Description
PIDA is a continent-wide program to develop a vision, policies, strategies and a programme for the development of priority regional and continental infrastructure in transport, energy, trans-boundary water and ICT. The Program’s Sector Studies, which are to be supported by the requested IPPF Grant, will prepare detailed analysis of strategic options for the development of the continental infrastructure in Transport, Energy, ICT and Trans-boundary Water based on a common vision to emanate from consultative/validation workshops at sector, regional and continental levels.
Main Objectives
To promote socio-economic development and poverty reduction in Africa through improved access to integrated regional and continental infrastructure networks and services
Main Activities
Bring together and merge various continental infrastructure initiatives, such as the NEPAD Short Term Action Plan, the NEAD Medium to Long Term Strategic Framework (MLTSF), and the AU Infrastructure Master Plans initiatives into one coherent program
Outcomes and Impact
Hydro Electric power plants
Regional transmission interconnections
Petroleum/Gas Pipeline
Negotiations involved
Type of Intervention
Annual Budget (in millions)
11.39
Currency Used
US Dollar
Patnering Entities
Implementing Agency
Development Partner
Countries Active
Energy Sectors and Subsectors
Energy Access
Energy Efficiency
Energy Policy
Electricity
Renewable Energy
Non-renewable Energy
Agenda 2063 Focus
Aspiration 1: Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Aspiration 2: Pan-Africanism and Renaissance vision
Aspiration 3: Governance, Democracy, Justice and Rule of law
Aspiration 4: Peace and Security in Africa
Aspiration 5: African culture, heritage, values and ethics
Aspiration 6: People Driven: Women, Youth and Children
Aspiration 7: Africa global influence
