THE FUTURE IS IN AFRICA S URBAN DEVELOPMENT By Eng John Tanui, Konza Technopolis CEO
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA S 2016 GDP GROWTH FORECASTERS Kenya: 6.0% Nigeria: 4.1% Ghana: 4.7% Angola: 3.8% South Africa: 1.6% GDP Forecast 4.2% Regional Inflation 8.4% Growth outlook revised down by 0.2% FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa - January 2016 FOCUSECONOMICS
INFRASTRUCTURE SHORTFALLS IN AFRICA Only 31% of theafrican rural pollution lives within 2km of a paved road compared to 65% in the developing world, and 90% in the East Asia and the Pacicfic Only 60% of people living in sub-saharan African cities have electricity, in rural areas, it s just 14% Courtesy of ODI. Infrastructure need of Sub-Saharan Africa to exceed $93B annually over the next 10years Financing gap of more than US $50 billion Investment in infrastructure & Knowledge Economy is critical to unlocking Africa Urbanization is an emerging challenge (AICD)
KENYA S VISION 2030 External Resources Policy guides sourcing and management of Official Development Assistance (ODA)
PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE External Resources Policy guides sourcing and management of Official Development Assistance (ODA)
RESHAPING AFRICAN CITIES Mega Cities will increaseby 25% by 2025; at an average growth rate of 3.4%, 1.2 billion people, 60% of Africa s population, will be urbanised by 2050 Dar es Salaam Nairobi Kinshasha Growth of African Cities % Increase,2010-2025 forecast Casablanca 4.1 million Algiers 3.6 million Alexandra 5.6 million Luanda Addis Ababa Abidjan Dakar 4.3 million Addis Ababa 5.6 million Dakar Lagos Ibadan Accra Abidjan 6.3 million Douala Alexandria Algiers Casablanca Cairo Durban Accra 3.5 million Ibadan 3.1 million Douala 3.1 million Luanda 8 million Nairobi 6.2 million Dar es Salaam 6.2 million Johannesburg Cape Town Migration Mega City population,2025 Urban population,2025 Cape Town 3.8 million Durban 3.2 million
THE FUTURE OF URBANIZATION Urbanization has changed from tradition urban space to innovation space EDCF should begin to focus on the Future of African, which is urbanization
THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS Kenya, has now matured into a globally recognized hub for technology and innovation. Boosted by government support, interested investors, and low barriers to entry, young tech-savvy Kenyans have led the way for this evolution.
Pool of Human Recourse - Kenya as window to EAC with 170 million Population Good Location: From Nairobi One can access any location in Africa with not more than a 3 hours flight. ICT Connectivity: We are connected to 4 submarine cables which hold more than 2.8 terabytes of bandwidth WHY KENYA IS AN ICT HUB Good Transport: The country has entry points through air, sea and land. The country is finalizing on the Standard Gauge railway Konza has sufficient and reliable power with a 400KV substation designed to be in the city Power Connectivity: Kenya has surplus power with the current installed capacity being 2333.6 MW. The government has rolled out plans to increase the power generation to 5000MW
KENYA IS A LAND OF CHAMPIONS
KENYA IS NOT JUST A TOURIST DESTINATION Digital migration for TV 37.7 million Mobile Subscription in March 2016 representing penetration of 89.2%. broadcasting by 30th March 2015 becoming on of the leading African countries Mobile Money: 26.7 million transaction 840.3 billion Kenya shillings in Jan 2016. Digital learning with Domains: 56,259 registered domains, March 2016 introduction of laptops to Class
KONZA TECHNO CITY - KENYA
THIS IS US The vision for Konza Techno City is to be a sustainable, world-class technology hub and a major economic driver for the nation, with a vibrant mix of businesses, workers, residents, and urban amenities. It will develop world-class infrastructure and technology to facilitate research, education and business.
THIS IS OUR FUTURE Konza Techno City will be: A Sustainable, World-class Technology Hub The City will have a vibrant mix of: Businesses Workers Residents Science and Technology Urban Amenities A Major Economic Driver for the Nation A Global Centre of Innovation
THIS IS OUR DREAM To build a smart city with: World-class infrastructure Education and research facilities To build Africa s Silicon Savannah: Technology enabled business innovations Global Innovation Centre Regional Technology Hub
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Construction of 4.1 Km access roads by KURA Complete the rough grading of 8.1 Km access road Equipping and piping the seven boreholes Energy Master Plan for KTC Designs of fibre connectivity to KTC complete Konza Complex
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS Work with Master Delivery Partner 2 (MDP2) on: Guidelines for Universities Guidelines for Public and Worker Housing Guidelines on Wastewater Treatment Design Guidelines for Streetscape
EPCF PROJECT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Streetscape and sub-surface utilities(1) Waste water treatment and recycling facilities(2) Bulk water treatment Booster station and garage(3) Fibre optic reticulation(4) Power,Electrical distribution and sub-station(5) Solid waste treatment facility(6) INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT CONSTRUCTION & FINANCING(EPCF)
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL This project involves the establishment of a world class healthcare facility that is recognized internationally to offer specialized medical treatment. Land has already been secured for the projects. They will be also R&D and education facilities in life sciences to support the hospital. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT
TIVET INSTITUTION This project involves the establishment of a technical and vocational institute that will be used to train people for the skills that will be required for the operation of the city. Land has already been secured. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT
R&D FACILITIES This project involves the establishment of a technical and vocational institute that will be used to train people for the skills that will be required for the operation of the city. Land has already been secured. INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT
INCUBATOR FACILITIES The project involves running of incubation facilities to support Small and Medium enterprise with a view of growing them to be able to occupy Konza Techno City. The various fields of focus are Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Technology Enabled Services and City Support Services INVESTOR PARTICIPATION: DIRECT INVESTMENT
FUNDING OPTIONS Kenya Government through EPCs ( ICT Network, Electricity Distribution Grid, Water Distribution) Approx: USD 0.68B Government of Kenya is funding horizontal and offsite infrastructure at Approx : USD 0.44B Direct Private investments ( Most buildings and common use facilities in Konza) Approx: USD 5B
THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS As a smart city, the government is committed to ensuring that the overall infrastructure and communication networks in Konza meet global standards this work is ongoing and we are confident that soon we shall have the 1st planned city in Kenya.
THE KONZA TECHNOPOLIS The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors. The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors. The government continues to provide a better policy and legislative environment for all investors.
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