Angola Launches Urban Renewal Program to Boost Infrastructure and Housing
World Bank-Funded Initiative Targets Benguela, Huambo, and Huíla Provinces
Luanda, Angola – The Angolan government has unveiled an ambitious urban renewal program designed to modernize city infrastructure and reorganize the country’s Directed Self-Construction Program. This comprehensive initiative, known as Project SONA, will receive financial backing from the World Bank to implement critical urban development projects.
Key Infrastructure Improvements
The program will focus on several vital infrastructure components:
- Construction of new urban housing units
- Development and rehabilitation of road networks
- Building and upgrading bridges
- Expansion of energy transmission lines
Initial Implementation Areas
The provinces of Benguela, Huambo, and Huíla have been selected as the first regions to implement Project SONA. These areas represent strategic locations for Angola’s urban development goals, with each province facing unique infrastructure challenges that the program aims to address.
According to reports from RNA (Rádio Nacional de Angola), the initiative will not only improve physical infrastructure but also reorganize the existing Directed Self-Construction Program, which has been a cornerstone of Angola’s housing policy.
Economic and Social Impact
Urban development experts anticipate that Project SONA will:
- Create thousands of construction-related jobs
- Improve living conditions in urban centers
- Enhance transportation networks between provinces
- Boost economic activity through infrastructure spending
The World Bank’s involvement ensures international oversight and best practices in project implementation, while local authorities will manage the day-to-day execution of development plans.
Audio Report Available
For additional details, journalist Martinho Chingue has prepared an audio report (in Portuguese) that provides further insights into the program’s objectives and implementation timeline.
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play_arrowAngola’s Urban Requalification Program will enable construction of more urban infrastructure and reorganize the Directed Self-Construction Program. Benguela, Huambo and Huíla will be the first to implement the project
Juliana Nunes
This article summarizes an original report from RNA. For complete details and audio content, please visit the original source.