This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 7/14/2019

Overview

The construction sector is growing thanks to continually strong population growth and an increasing demand for housing. Local Malian companies such as ACI and SEMA play important roles in housing construction and planned industrial zones. Public-private partnerships have led to a large surge in public housing construction. Funding structures between the state, private banks, private construction firms, and real estate companies have enabled the construction of thousands of new homes.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Population growth and urban migration will lead to increased demand for housing and construction materials. Through its National Strategy for Social Housing, Mali plans to build 50,000 public housing units funded through borrowing from local banks and international banks, including the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development. As the government seeks to increase economic development in northern Mali, there will be many infrastructure projects including buildings, roads, dams, bridges, and airports construction.

Opportunities

The government launches frequent bids related to public housing construction and other projects. Local and international financial institutions—including the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development which provided $30 million—have supported the Government of Mali’s public housing project consisting of building 50,000 houses. The Government of Mali encourages public-private partnerships in order to increase private sector involvement in infrastructure projects. Major companies and international organizations also launch bids for construction.

Web Resources

ACI
SEMA 
Embassy Bamako’s Commercial Section: BamakoEcon@state.gov

 

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