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Top 10 African countries with the best infrastructure and most innovation

Source: Business Insider, 02/01/2025

A high SDG 9 ranking for African countries indicates significant progress in infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation, all critical to long-term development and global competitiveness.Top 10 African countries with the best infrastructure and most innovation -Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the best infrastructure and most innovation. - This list is courtesy of a report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. - South Africa ranks number 1 on the list.`Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,` the ninth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), is essential for every nation aiming for social inclusion, economic expansion, and environmental sustainability. There is a clear correlation between a nation`s capacity to promote economic growth and its high SDG 9 rating. Investing in energy, transportation, and communication infrastructure lowers transaction costs, boosts output, and draws in both international and regional investment. African countries are in a position to diversify their economy and prepare for issues such as climate change, food security, and public health crises by developing innovative ecosystems. Cape Verde For example, governments that invest in digital infrastructure could bypass traditional growth stages, allowing for universal access to e-commerce, fintech, and e-governance. Kenya`s burgeoning digital landscape, fueled by innovation centers and mobile connections, demonstrates the efficacy of SDG 9-related investments. Outside of Kenya, other African countries boast a highly innovative economic ecosystem and well as robust infrastructure, and below are 10 of the very top, according to the Financing Africa report, by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. Top 10 African countries with the best infrastructure and most innovation RankCountrySDG 9 ratings1. South Africa 70.8 2. Egypt 57.9 3. Tunisia 55.9 4. Morocco 55.1 5. Algeria 53.9 6. Botswana 53.5 7. Mauritius 51.8 8. Ghana 46.8 9. Cabo Verde 41.0 10.ÃÂ EswatiniÃÂ 40.9

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