Infrastructure Development
Prof. Nkosi Banda
Principal Economist
Professor Nkosi Banda is a leading authority on infrastructure economics in Africa. His research quantifies the economic returns to infrastructure investment and provides guidance on optimal resource allocation across transport, energy, and digital sectors.
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Areas of Expertise
Infrastructure EconomicsPublic InvestmentTransport EconomicsEnergy Policy
Education
- Ph.D. in Infrastructure Economics, Columbia University
- M.Sc. in Public Policy, University of Zambia
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, University of Zimbabwe
Publications
Working PaperAugust 2025
Infrastructure Investment and Economic Growth Nexus
Empirical analysis of the relationship between infrastructure investment and economic growth in African economies, examining transport, energy, and digital infrastructure contributions to productivity.
1,97856 pages
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