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Monday, March 23, 2026 0:14:17 Watt
As governments across Africa accelerate infrastructure investment, new research from the Project Management Institute (PMI) warns that the region faces a 57% talent shortage for construction project professionals by 2035, one of the fastest growing regions in the world.
Demand for construction project professionals across sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase from around 260,000 in 2026 to more than 410,000 by 2035, leaving a shortage of nearly 150,000 professionals, the report added.
This challenge is part of a broader global trend, with PMI estimating that nearly 2.5 million additional construction project professionals will be needed worldwide by 2035 to meet growing infrastructure demands.
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The report highlights critical contradictions in the region’s growth story. In short, although construction is the strongest contributor to GDP growth and job creation, it remains one of the most complex and waste-prone sectors of the economy.
According to PMI data, approximately 10% of global project investments are lost each year due to poor performance.
In a region deploying hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure, inefficiencies translate into billions of dollars in unrealized value.
“Construction is at the heart of the region’s development goals,” said George Assamani, Managing Director, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa.
“From transport routes and energy infrastructure to housing, healthcare and digital connectivity, projects are how we build our future. But without the right project management capabilities, we risk delays, cost overruns, rework and ultimately loss of value,” he added.
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