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The African Union's Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) prioritizes transboundary projects in energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water to enhance regional integration, boost intra-African trade, and support industrial _____ across the continent.

  1. decline
  2. transformation
  3. isolation
  4. subsidization

Answer: transformation

PIDA's strategic projects—like the Grand Inga Dam, Trans-African Highway, and African Integrated High-Speed Railway—aim to reduce infrastructure deficits that constrain growth. By improving connectivity and lowering transaction costs, PIDA enables value addition, job creation, and inclusive economic transformation.

Topic African Union
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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