Infrastructure (Economics)
The Lagos State Government's plan to privatise water supply through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme has been strongly opposed by the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). The organisation has condemned the move, labelling it "anti-people" and a betrayal of residents' right to safe,
Infrastructure (Economics)
Local governments in the United States face significant infrastructure challenges, with a vast majority of the nation's road miles, bridges, and public transit systems under their ownership. Despite their critical role in maintaining the country's infrastructure, counties often struggle to meet their obligations due to rising
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has chosen Netum Ltd, a subsidiary of Netum Group Plc, to develop the application for the Railway Information System (RATTI). The contract, with a calculated value of approximately EUR 1.6 million, is part of the larger Railway Infrastructure Information Management System (RAIDE) entity, which
Infrastructure (Economics)
Distributor Wire & Cable (DWC) has celebrated the grand opening of its new 153,000 square foot Columbus warehouse, tripling its workforce and increasing its ability to serve booming data center, manufacturing, renewable energy, and EV charging markets nationwide. The expansion positions DWC to meet the demands of the Great
Infrastructure (Economics)
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Turkey, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, at the Victoria Palace in Bucharest to discuss cooperation opportunities in the fields of transport and infrastructure. The meeting yielded a productive discussion on enhancing collaboration, with a focus on accelerating and efficiently issuing visas
Infrastructure (Economics)
West Virginia has been allocated $2.46 million in funding to upgrade its water and sewer infrastructure. The funding, directed towards two major projects in Tucker and Kanawha counties, aims to modernize outdated systems, protect public health, and improve the quality of life for over 6,000 residents. Governor Patrick
Infrastructure (Economics)
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on July 16, 2025, to discuss the Department of Transportation's policies, programs, and fiscal year 2026 budget request. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the committee, emphasized the need to modernize air traffic control systems, address workforce challenges, and
Infrastructure (Economics)
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing on July 23, 2025, to discuss improvements to FEMA's disaster response. David Richardson, senior official performing the duties of the administrator of FEMA, testified on the agency's new vision
Infrastructure (Economics)
Deputy Minister Ilzat Kasimov and a Chinese delegation, led by Ke Dimin, Director of the Beijing China Railway Construction Electrification Design and Research Institute, have met to discuss synergistic collaboration in locomotive refurbishment, pedagogical enhancement of operators, technological advancement of diesel traction units, infrastructural support for electric rolling stock, and
Infrastructure (Economics)
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) and Motseng Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (Motseng) have joined forces to launch Motseng Ideas Infrastructure Group (Pty) Ltd (MIIG), a proudly South African investment company managing close to R1 billion in assets. MIIG's mission is to invest in, develop, and operate assets that
Infrastructure (Economics)
As the President's priority on infrastructure development continues to drive the agenda, Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 16, 2025, outlining the Department of Transportation's key initiatives and plans. Secretary Duffy emphasized the importance of building a
Infrastructure (Economics)
Rep. Scott Perry, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, opened a July 23 hearing with a somber tone, referencing the devastating flash floods in Texas earlier this month that resulted in over 130 deaths, including children from a summer camp.
