National Infrastructure Strategy & Corridor Development

Course Overview

This programme is designed for ministries and agencies responsible for national infrastructure policy, investment planning, and the development of major economic corridors. It explores how to integrate infrastructure strategy with regional growth, donor frameworks, and long-term sustainability goals.

Delegates will gain the tools to lead cross-sector projects, coordinate multi-stakeholder delivery, and build corridor-focused strategies aligned with national development visions and funding models from the World Bank, AfDB, and other institutions.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Design national infrastructure strategies aligned with economic development goals
✅ Coordinate multi-stakeholder planning across regions, sectors, and agencies
✅ Understand corridor planning, logistics integration, and cross-border issues
✅ Develop investment pipelines and engage with donor priorities
✅ Use data and performance tools to manage delivery at scale

Who Should Attend

• Ministers and Directors in Transport, Works, or Planning Ministries
• Senior staff from Roads & Highways Authorities
• Regional Development Coordinators and Economic Planning Directors
• PIU Heads overseeing infrastructure investment programmes

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Infrastructure Strategy & Corridor Design
Day 1: National Infrastructure Planning Frameworks
Day 2: Corridor Development – Concepts, Case Studies & Financing
Day 3: Cross-Sector Planning: Energy, Transport, Water Integration
Day 4: Stakeholder Engagement & Regional Collaboration
Day 5: Infrastructure Mapping Tools & Project Identification

Week 2: Delivery Systems & Investment Readiness
Day 6: Donor-Funded Infrastructure – World Bank, AfDB, UN Systems
Day 7: Pipeline Development & Feasibility Planning
Day 8: UK Site Visit – National Infrastructure or Transport Hub
Day 9: Governance & Institutional Arrangements for Delivery
Day 10: Action Planning & Corridor Development Simulation

Programme Includes:

✔️ Full training and laptop with preloaded content
✔️ Site visits, transport, and guided study tours
✔️ Networking dinners and evening discussion sessions
✔️ Visa guidance and accommodation support on request
✔️ Post-course consultation support