Policy
The Challenge of Connectivity: Moving from Highways to Development Corridors
Why building roads alone is not enough — and how shifting to a development corridor approach can unlock real economic transformation in West Africa.
01 March 2025
Policy
The distinction between a highway and a development corridor is more than semantic. A highway moves people and goods from point A to point B. A development corridor is a strategic instrument that catalyses economic activity, improves livelihoods, and drives regional integration. This article examines what it takes to make the transition.