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The Politics of Infrastructure Development in East Africa: What Challenges Lie Ahead for the EU Global Gateway?

Megatrends Working Paper 2023 04, 03.07.2023, 19 Seiten

doi:10.18449/2023MTA-WP04

The EU faces (geo)political challenges as it implements the Global Gateway Initiative in East Africa, including rent-seeking dynamics and competition between external actors. Our paper recommends adressing mobility needs of East Africans and increasing regional coordination to mitigate risks.

A passenger train on the Tsavo River Super Major Bridge near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya.

A passenger train on the Tsavo River Super Major Bridge near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya.

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