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<title>APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute &#45; Ayodeji Stephen Adekanbi</title>
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<title>Critical Infrastructure Development in West Africa: A Strategic Imperative for Regional Integration and Economic Growth</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ West Africa&#039;s infrastructure deficit, particularly in energy, transport, ICT, and water, impedes economic growth and regional integration, despite ECOWAS&#039;s Vision 2050. Challenges include corruption, fragmented regulations, and financing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>ECOWAS, 50th Anniversary, Geopolitics, Regional Integration, West Africa</media:keywords>
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