Managing Expectations

Any high-profile project comes with a vast array of stakeholders that require consideration. Due to the size of the project here, and its impact on the daily lives of the Gabonese population, ANGT is in the media spotlight on an almost daily basis. Local papers follow the progress of various jobs, and international journalists come to write about the larger effects of infrastructure development in the region. Broadly speaking, the international media reception of the Gabon Emergent program has been warm.

Here is a recent country report on Gabon published by the Financial Times. It provides a good commentary on the context in which we are working to improve the world standing of this small West-African oil enclave.

FT Country Report - Gabon

Bringing Things Together - ANGT

A huge program of infrastructure development requires a massive amount of coordination. To aid in the delivery of the Gabon Infrastructure Master Plan, Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has created the Agence Nationale des Grands Travaux. Check out this short documentary on the creation of ANGT and its mission in Gabon. If executed well, this delivery method could serve as a template for other developing nations that seek to leverage their natural resources into sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

Creation of ANGT

Turning the Page without Closing the Book

CAN 2012 Ceremonies at Stade l'Amitié in Libreville

With the successful completion of the Coup d'Afrique 2012, the media accolades are rolling in. However, this is just the beginning of a successful partnership between ANGT, Gabon and the plan for Gabon Emergent 2016. It's back to the grindstone at the office.

Footage from the Incredible Closing Ceremony

Starting off with a Bang

 Gabon has ushered in 2012 with the biggest sporting event on the continent. The infrastructure works have completed in the nick of time, and so far only words of praise have come from the government of Gabon and the international community that is here for the events.

Check out this great New York Times Article about the African Cup of Nations final coming up tonight in Libreville. The city is alive with excitement despite the fact that the home team was knocked out in the first second round. The infrastructure is looking great, and the team has put in a fantastic effort to make this event such a success. I can't help but feel proud at what we've accomplished here so far.