{"id":14680,"date":"2025-02-09T21:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T20:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/?p=14680"},"modified":"2025-02-17T13:11:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T12:11:45","slug":"corridoio-lagos-abidjan-la-superstrada-da-15-miliardi-che-unira-5-paesi-africani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos-Abidjan Corridor: 15 Billion Superhighway to Unite 5 African Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lagos-Abidjan Corridor: A $15 Billion Project to Revolutionise West Africa<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Introduzione\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Contesto_e_Importanza_Strategica\" >Context and Strategic Significance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Un_Progetto_Nato_per_lIntegrazione_Regionale\" >A Project Created for Regional Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Numeri_Chiave\" >Key Numbers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Struttura_e_Innovazioni_Tecniche\" >Structure and Technical Innovations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Design_e_Caratteristiche_Principali\" >Design and Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Collegamenti_con_Altre_Reti\" >Links with Other Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Sostenibilita_Ambientale\" >Environmental Sustainability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Impatto_Economico_e_Sociale\" >Economic and Social Impact<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Un_Volano_per_il_Commercio_e_lIndustria\" >A Driver for Trade and Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Creazione_di_Lavoro\" >Job Creation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Benefici_per_i_Paesi_Senza_Sbocco_sul_Mare\" >Benefits for Landlocked Countries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Finanziamento_e_Collaborazioni_Internazionali\" >Funding and International Collaborations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Il_Ruolo_dellAfrican_Development_Bank_AfDB\" >The Role of the African Development Bank (AfDB)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Partenariati_Chiave\" >Key Partnerships<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Sfide_e_Criticita\" >Challenges and Criticalities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Ostacoli_Finanziari_e_Burocratici\" >Financial and Bureaucratic Obstacles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Rischi_Geopolitici\" >Geopolitical Risks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Prospettive_Future_e_Progetti_Correlati\" >Future Perspectives and Related Projects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Verso_unAfrica_Integrata\" >Towards an Integrated Africa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#Tecnologia_e_Innovazione\" >Technology and Innovation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#UnOpportunita_Storica_per_lAfrica_Occidentale\" >A Historic Opportunity for West Africa<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduzione\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Lagos-Abidjan Corridor<\/strong>a $15 billion road infrastructure, represents one of the most ambitious projects in contemporary Africa. Designed to connect Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana and C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, this 1,028 km artery is not just a road, but a&nbsp;<strong>bridge to economic and social integration<\/strong>&nbsp;of West Africa. With an estimated impact on 173 million people by 2050, the corridor promises to transform regional trade, reduce poverty and accelerate industrial development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article explores the technical details, strategic objectives, challenges and opportunities of an initiative that embodies the vision of the African Union's Agenda 2063 and ECOWAS Vision 2050.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14683\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-11.png 600w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-11-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-11-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contesto_e_Importanza_Strategica\"><\/span>Context and Strategic Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_Progetto_Nato_per_lIntegrazione_Regionale\"><\/span>A Project Created for Regional Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lagos-Abidjan Corridor has its roots in 2014, when the leaders of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana and C\u00f4te d'Ivoire signed an agreement to create a transnational highway. The goal?&nbsp;<strong>Reducing logistical costs<\/strong>&nbsp;(currently among the highest in the world) and increase intra-African trade, which today stands at 11%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Numeri_Chiave\"><\/span>Key Numbers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>1,028 km (1,068 km according to some sources) .<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total cost<\/strong>15.6 billion, financed through public-private partnerships (PPPs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Countries involved<\/strong>: 5 (Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Ivory Coast).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong>Start of work in 2026, expected completion in 2030.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14684\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-12.png 600w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-12-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-12-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Struttura_e_Innovazioni_Tecniche\"><\/span>Structure and Technical Innovations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_e_Caratteristiche_Principali\"><\/span>Design and Key Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The motorway will be one of the most advanced on the continent, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>4-6 lanes<\/strong>&nbsp;in most of the track, extended to&nbsp;<strong>8 lanes<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Lagos metropolitan area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>63 interchanges<\/strong>&nbsp;strategic to connect economic centres such as Abidjan, Accra, Lom\u00e9, Cotonou and Lagos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Absence of tolls<\/strong>to facilitate the flow of trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collegamenti_con_Altre_Reti\"><\/span>Links with Other Networks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The corridor is part of the&nbsp;<strong>Trans-African Highway Network<\/strong>integrating with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>Dakar-Lagos Trans-West African Coastal Corridor<\/strong>which will unite West Africa with Senegal and Cape Verde.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future projects such as the&nbsp;<strong>rail corridor<\/strong>&nbsp;approved in 2016, which will follow the same path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sostenibilita_Ambientale\"><\/span>Environmental Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the design phase, measures were taken to minimise ecological impact, including the use of low-carbon materials and reforestation plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impatto_Economico_e_Sociale\"><\/span>Economic and Social Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_Volano_per_il_Commercio_e_lIndustria\"><\/span>A Driver for Trade and Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<strong>Spatial Development Initiative<\/strong>&nbsp;of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the corridor will not only be a transport route, but a&nbsp;<strong>economic hub<\/strong>&nbsp;with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>206 interventions<\/strong>&nbsp;in key sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, ICT and tourism, requiring USD 6.8 billion of private investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>16 billion<\/strong>&nbsp;of expected economic impact, with an increase in regional GDP of 7% by 2035.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creazione_di_Lavoro\"><\/span>Job Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>70,000 direct seats<\/strong>&nbsp;e&nbsp;<strong>160,000 indirect<\/strong>&nbsp;during construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities in logistics, maintenance and community services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefici_per_i_Paesi_Senza_Sbocco_sul_Mare\"><\/span>Benefits for Landlocked Countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nations such as Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will have simplified access to the&nbsp;<strong>8 ports<\/strong>&nbsp;along the corridor, reducing the export costs of the 30%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finanziamento_e_Collaborazioni_Internazionali\"><\/span>Funding and International Collaborations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_Ruolo_dellAfrican_Development_Bank_AfDB\"><\/span>The Role of the African Development Bank (AfDB)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AfDB guided the project from the initial stages, financing it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>25 million dollars<\/strong>&nbsp;for feasibility studies and preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>853 million<\/strong>&nbsp;for Special Agricultural Processing Zones (SAPZ), which are connected to the corridor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Partenariati_Chiave\"><\/span>Key Partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>European Union<\/strong>150 billion contribution through the programme&nbsp;<strong>Global Gateway<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Africa Investment Forum (AIF)<\/strong>: Platform mobilised $15.6 billion of investment in 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ECOWAS<\/strong>: Political Coordination and Institutional Support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sfide_e_Criticita\"><\/span>Challenges and Criticalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ostacoli_Finanziari_e_Burocratici\"><\/span>Financial and Bureaucratic Obstacles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lack of funds<\/strong>: Despite commitments, $6.8 billion is still needed from the private sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administrative delays<\/strong>Differentiated customs procedures between the 5 countries risk slowing down the work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rischi_Geopolitici\"><\/span>Geopolitical Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Regional tensions<\/strong>Instability in areas such as the Sahel could impact the northern segments of the corridor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competition with other projects<\/strong>Mega-initiatives such as the&nbsp;<strong>Lobito corridor<\/strong>&nbsp;in Angola could distract investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prospettive_Future_e_Progetti_Correlati\"><\/span>Future Perspectives and Related Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verso_unAfrica_Integrata\"><\/span>Towards an Integrated Africa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lagos-Abidjan Corridor is only one piece of the broader vision of the AU:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ECOWAS Vision 2050<\/strong>Integrating all West African capitals with high-speed rail networks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/strong>Creating a $3.4 trillion single market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tecnologia_e_Innovazione\"><\/span>Technology and Innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Customs digitisation<\/strong>: Blockchain platforms to track goods in real time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart city<\/strong>: Development of intelligent urban centres along the route, inspired by Konza Technopolis in Kenya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14685\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13.png 800w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aedic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-13-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UnOpportunita_Storica_per_lAfrica_Occidentale\"><\/span>A Historic Opportunity for West Africa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lagos-Abidjan Corridor is not simply an infrastructure, but a&nbsp;<strong>symbol of pan-African cooperation<\/strong>. As Mike Salawou of the AfDB points out:&nbsp;<em>\"This corridor must become an engine of industrialisation, connecting not only cities, but also people and opportunities\".<\/em>&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Investors<\/strong>Explore thematic funds such as&nbsp;<strong>Africa50<\/strong>&nbsp;or attend the upcoming Africa Investment Forum Market Days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Governments<\/strong>Simplify regulations and increase transparency to attract foreign capital.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citizens<\/strong>Support local initiatives related to the corridor, from sustainable agriculture to cultural tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lagos-Abidjan Corridor: A $15 Billion Project to Revolutionise West Africa Introduction The Lagos-Abidjan Corridor, a $15 billion road infrastructure, represents one of the most ambitious projects in contemporary Africa. Designed to link Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana and C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, this 1,028 km-long artery will not be ... <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Lagos-Abidjan Corridor: 15 Billion Superhighway to Unite 5 African Countries\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/non-categorised\/corridor-lagos-abidjan-the-15-billion-dollar-superhighway-that-unites-5-african-countries\/#more-14680\" aria-label=\"More on Lagos-Abidjan Corridor: 15 Billion Superhighway to Join 5 African Countries\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":224,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[42,547,548,549,550],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14680"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14680"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14686,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14680\/revisions\/14686"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aedic.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}