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Infrastructure investment and its performance in Africa over the course of the twentieth century

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse long-term trends in the development of Africa's economic infrastructure. Design/methodology/approach – The importance of infrastructure was examined in social and economic processes, followed by an exploration of the changing nature of...

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Infrastructure investment and its performance in Africa over the course of the twentieth century

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