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MEED Report: Sub-Saharan Africa Project Market

Sub-Saharan Africa Project Market

The Sub-Saharan project market is at a pivotal moment, with historical lessons shaping its current trajectory and future potential. Stakeholders must remain agile and informed to capitalize on emerging opportunities while navigating the inherent challenges of the region. Outlook: promising but selective-growth ~4.3% (2026–27); debt, politics, FX volatility, and tight budgets hurt bankability.

Nigeria, Angola and South Africa have been the largest markets for the past decade in SSA. Transport and power have been the largest sectors, with $158.6bn and $109.2bn respectively, awarded in the last 10 years

Value of SSA Projects planned and unawarded, by country and sector ($m)

The total value of planned and unawarded projects in SSA stood at $1192.4bn; the transport sector holds the largest share of unawarded contracts

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