ECOWAS Commits $50,000 to Cape Verde’s 2025-2040 Infrastructure Master Plan.
By Raymond Enoch
In a move poised to bolster Cape Verde’s infrastructure development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has granted the government of Cape Verde $50,000 to help design a comprehensive Infrastructure Master Plan for the years 2025 to 2040. The grant, announced on April 3, 2025, marks an important step towards enhancing the nation’s infrastructure and improving connectivity in the region.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting in Praia, Cape Verde, attended by key ECOWAS officials, including Mr. Sediko Douka, Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitisation; the ECOWAS Resident Representative in Cape Verde; and officials from the ECOWAS Project Preparation and Development Unit (PPDU). During the session, the ECOWAS team met with Cape Verde’s Minister for Infrastructure, Spatial Planning, and Housing, discussing the collaborative efforts to create the country’s long-term infrastructure blueprint.
The $50,000 grant from ECOWAS will be pivotal in formulating the national infrastructure plan, which will set the strategic direction for the country’s development over the next 15 years. The initiative will also receive technical assistance from ECOWAS’s PPDU, ensuring that Cape Verde benefits from expert guidance in planning, technical reviews, and the implementation of the master plan.
At the symbolic presentation of the cheque, Mr. Douka, on behalf of the ECOWAS Commission’s President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, expressed his gratitude to Cape Verde for embracing the initiative. He highlighted that the master plan would not only enhance infrastructure services but also drive economic growth, regional connectivity, and shared prosperity across West Africa.
“This support is part of ECOWAS’s broader commitment to assist its Member States in improving infrastructure delivery. We are here to support Cape Verde in developing a sustainable and effective infrastructure framework that will benefit its citizens for decades to come,” Mr. Douka remarked.
The initiative comes at a significant moment in ECOWAS’s history, just weeks before the regional body marks its 50th anniversary of service and cooperation. As the organization celebrates half a century of promoting unity and development, the partnership with Cape Verde underscores the continued drive for regional integration and the advancement of shared prosperity.
Cape Verde, which has been making strides in regional infrastructure projects, now looks forward to leveraging this new support for future growth. The collaboration with ECOWAS reinforces the importance of strategic planning in fostering sustainable development across West Africa.
With this grant and technical support, Cape Verde is set to take significant strides in shaping an infrastructure landscape that meets the needs of its people and positions the country for future success in an increasingly interconnected world.
