Urban Infrastructure & Smart Cities
Building Sustainable & Connected Cities
Africa is urbanising faster than any other continent. By 2050, more than 1.5 billion people over half of Africa’s total population will live in cities. The FICA Urban Infrastructure & Smart Cities Programme (UISC) is a landmark ten-year, USD 11.2 billion initiative to finance, design, and deliver the next generation of African urban infrastructure.
Working through member consular chambers, national governments, multilateral development banks, and technology partners, FICA will co-create 40 pilot Smart Cities across the continent — each serving as a replicable model of inclusive, digitally-enabled, climate-resilient urban development aligned with the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
The infrastructure deficit in African cities is estimated at USD 93 billion annually. The global smart city market is projected to reach USD 2.5 trillion by 2025. Africa, with its leapfrog potential and young, digitally-native population, is uniquely positioned to build smart urban systems from the ground up.
Empowering Urban Development
Together, we build smarter cities
Infrastructure Development
Supporting transport, energy, and water infrastructure projects.
Smart City Solutions
Encouraging the use of technology to improve urban living.
Urban Planning
Promoting sustainable and efficient city development strategies.
Local action drives real impact
Together for change
Supporting communities through care, service, and empowerment.