Objective
To deliver well-planned, accessible and climate-resilient public infrastructure that improves daily life in towns, cities and rural centres.
Practical interventions
- Community centres
- Schools and clinics
- Roads, bridges and drainage
- Water distribution networks
- Public sanitation
- Community markets
- Public transport terminals
- Urban improvement
- Street lighting
- Pedestrian safety
- Accessible public facilities
- Climate-resilient public infrastructure
- Urban planning
- Smart city technologies
- Community recreation facilities
- Integrated housing and infrastructure planning
Challenges addressed
- Unplanned urban growth and informal settlements
- Poor drainage and flooding
- Unsafe streets, lack of lighting and pedestrian infrastructure
- Overcrowded markets and transport terminals
- Public facilities that are inaccessible to people with disabilities
Implementation and sustainable operation
Implementation approach
Projects are developed with local governments through participatory planning, so facilities match real needs and fit city plans. EPC+F structures can be used for larger works where financing and delivery need to be packaged together.
Sustainable operation
Revenue-generating assets such as markets and terminals can fund their own maintenance. Every facility has a defined owner, operator and maintenance budget before handover.
Who is involved and how we will measure it
Potential beneficiaries
Urban and peri-urban residentsMarket tradersCommuters and pedestriansPeople with disabilitiesLocal governments
Relevant technologies
GIS planning toolsSolar street lightingSustainable drainage systemsSmart metering and sensorsUniversal design standards
Potential partnerships
Municipal and district councilsUrban planning authoritiesEngineering and construction firmsDevelopment-finance institutionsMarket and trader associationsDisability organisations
Outcome indicators
- Public facilities delivered
- Kilometres of roads, drainage or lighting
- People served
- Facilities meeting accessibility standards
- Maintenance plans in place
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 9 Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 6 Clean Water and SanitationSDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
This pillar describes AMAF's programme scope and development ambition. It does not state that every activity listed is currently operating. Verified projects are listed in the Projects Directory.
