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Results at a glance

1.2 million women directly impacted in 38 countries 

in areas such as business development, microfinance, agriculture, nutrition and ICT

47 African countries signed CAADP Compact 

public agricultural expenditures increased on average by more than 7 % per year

Regional integration enhanced

through construction of 16,066 km of roads and 3,506 km of power transmission lines across the continent

First African Union Model Law on Medical Products Regulation

adapted and implemented by 12 African countries since 2017 to improve access to safe and high-quality medicines

85 million ha of degraded and deforested land committed for restoration

the continent's target is to bring 100 million hectares of land into restoration by 2030

17 countries connected by fibre optic cable

improving access to and speed of internet

530,000 women and youth economically empowered

through vocational education training and business opportunities, amongst others

112,900 direct jobs & 49,400 indirect jobs created

through construction and operation of cross-border infrastructure projects