Around the world, countries are beginning to explore the process of infrastructure asset recycling, that is, using revenue from existing infrastructure assets such as toll roads, airports, ports, rail, and electricity transmission assets to raise capital to invest in additional, new infrastructure projects.  If African governments master this approach, they will have another tool with which to close other infrastructure gaps their countries face, alleviate sustainability concerns for existing public infrastructure, leverage private sector innovation for improved maintenance and service delivery, and promote future infrastructure projects to foreign investors.  

The session will spotlight Africa50’s asset recycling program by presenting a case study on the Senegambia Bridge and highlighting the vast opportunities on the continent. Through collaboration and sharing best practices, the session aims to inspire governments, government agencies and toll, port or bridge authorities to consider exploring the implementation of asset recycling in their countries.