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Chotibhongs, R and Arditi, D (2012) Analysis of collusive bidding behaviour. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 221-31.

Devaney, S and Roberts, D (2012) Who gets the jobs? Factors influencing the employability of property and construction graduates in the UK. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 233-46.

Devapriya, K A K and Ganesan, S (2002) Technology transfer subcontracting in developing countries through. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 171–82.

English, J (2002) Managing cultural differences to improve industrial efficiency. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 196–204.

Kumaraswamy, M M and Shrestha, G B (2002) Targeting 'technology exchange' for faster organizational and industry development. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 183–95.

Lopes, J, Ruddock, L and Ribeiro, F L (2002) Investment in construction and economic growth in developing countries. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 152–9.

Ngowi, A B, Iwisi, D S and Mushi, R J (2002) Competitive strategy of low financial in a context resources. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 205–11.

Polesie, P M A (2012) Reducing the use of resources in medium-sized Swedish construction enterprises: production managers' views. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 193-202.

Schoenwitz, M, Naim, M and Potter, A (2012) The nature of choice in mass customized house building. Construction Management and Economics, 30(03), 203-19.

Zawdie, G and Langford, D A (2002) Influence of construction-based infrastructure on the development process in Sub-Saharan Africa. Building Research & Information, 30(03), 160–70.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: capacity building; developing countries; infrastructure; investment; management; planning; public policy; sustainable development; sub-saharan africa
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=wyvet5lh60mgpuk9
  • Abstract:
    Based on the evidence of a close link between the process of economic growth and the supply of infrastructure, the paper explores the state of the infrastructure system in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with particular focus on the underlying problems militating against the development of a sustainable infrastructure in the region. The persistence of poverty in the SSA region - reflected in terms of limited access to potable water, decent shelter and adequate health, education and communication services - is argued to be as much a cause as a consequence of the absence of sustainable infrastructure facilities. The paper concludes by specifying the need for policy to address financing and investment options for infrastructure development, and by specifying strategies for capacity building in construction engineering and management based on technology transfer and the effective utilization of local resources.