Africa faces 57pc construction talent gap amid infrastructure boom
The gap comes as the continent ramps up projects under the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa, which includes over 400 projects worth more than $360 billion. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Sub-Saharan Africa faces a significant 57 percent construction talent gap by 2035 as infrastructure development accelerates.
- A projected shortfall of nearly 150,000 construction professionals.
- The Project Management Institute (PMI) warns of potential project delays and cost overruns.
- Challenges include weak coordination, limited planning skills, and low adoption of digital tools, despite investments exceeding $360 billion.
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