By Carlos Kpodiefin In many African countries, enormous sums are invested annually in road construction to stimulate economic development, improve regional connectivity, and facilitate trade. However, despite these initial efforts, inadequate road maintenance has emerged as a major challenge, threatening the long-term sustainability of these crucial infrastructures essential to the continent’s emergence. The significant financial resources poured into road construction are often celebrated as major advancements, enabling the connection of remote regions, improving market access, and encouraging economic development. Nonetheless, these investments are frequently overshadowed by a lack of long-term…
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