Lusaka, 7 April-(ANA)-The British government has committed 100 million pounds to boost key trade routes in sub-Saharan Africa, saying a further one billion dollars had been pledged by partners..
Development partners had agreed to more than one billion dollars to upgrade road, rail and ports and support trade in the region.
The announcements came at the launch of a north-south corridor to be financed by public and private investors, including the World Bank, European Commission, regional economic communities and development agencies.
"The north-south corridor will improve transport networks and encourage new investment that will, over time, increase prosperity and reduce poverty in the region," UK Trade Minister Gareth Thomas said in Lusaka.(ANA)
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