Top 10 African countries with the best infrastructure and most innovation

A high SDG 9 ranking for African countries indicates significant progress in infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation, all critical to long-term development and global competitiveness.

“Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure,” the ninth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), is essential for every nation aiming for social inclusion, economic expansion, and environmental sustainability.

There is a clear correlation between a nation’s capacity to promote economic growth and its high SDG 9 rating.

Investing in energy, transportation, and communication infrastructure lowers transaction costs, boosts output, and draws in both international and regional investment.

African countries are in a position to diversify their economy and prepare for issues such as climate change, food security, and public health crises by developing innovative ecosystems.

For example, governments that invest in digital infrastructure could bypass traditional growth stages, allowing for universal access to e-commerce, fintech, and e-governance.

Kenya’s burgeoning digital landscape, fueled by innovation centers and mobile connections, demonstrates the efficacy of SDG 9-related investments.

Outside of Kenya, other African countries boast a highly innovative economic ecosystem and well as robust infrastructure, and below are 10 of the very top, according to the Financing Africa report, by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.