Much has been said about the inadequate road and rail infrastructure which hinders the efficient movement of workers between their residences and places of work, while also inhibiting the movement of goods between producers and markets. Similar concerns have been voiced regarding certain ports. Unfortunately sweeping statements discrediting all infrastructural installations are not at all helpful.
The challenge lies in identifying specific current and future bottlenecks at the microeconomic level, followed by the often thankless processes of budgeting, planning, implementation and maintenance management. In each of these processes dedication, appropriate skills and long-term commitment are required to deliver the goods.