The African Union's Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) prioritizes transboundary projects in energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water to enhance regional integration, boost intra-African trade, and support industrial _____ across the continent.
- decline
- transformation
- isolation
- subsidization
Answer: transformation
PIDA's strategic projects—like the Grand Inga Dam, Trans-African Highway, and African Integrated High-Speed Railway—aim to reduce infrastructure deficits that constrain growth. By improving connectivity and lowering transaction costs, PIDA enables value addition, job creation, and inclusive economic transformation.