Nearly two decades advancing Africa's roads.
ARMFA-AFERA is a non-political, non-profit association founded in Libreville on 18 December 2003 — the continental platform for road fund collaboration.
ARMFA-AFERA organizational background: nearly two decades of impact.
The African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA-AFERA) is a non-political, non-profit organization with a rich history of contributing to African road infrastructure development. Established on 18 December 2003 in Libreville, Gabon, its foundation followed a recommendation from the Consultative Meeting of Road Maintenance Funds in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 27–28 March 2003.
ARMFA-AFERA's primary objective has always been to provide a robust platform and network for sharing experiences and information on best practices in road maintenance across Africa — advocating for sustainable funding and strengthening collaboration among African Road Funds.
With nearly two decades of dedicated experience, ARMFA-AFERA is firmly established as a pivotal institution at continental and international levels. As the organization embarks on its 2023–2027 strategic planning period, it remains steadfast in advancing road asset management and infrastructure development throughout Africa.
Map of Trans-African Highways (2023).
A continental footprint.
Road management and financing reforms in Africa: a shift towards sustainability.
Since the late 1990s, Africa has witnessed significant transformations in its approach to road management and financing. Traditional models — government departments managing roads and general budget allocations financing them — proved largely inefficient and unsustainable. Many first-generation Road Funds were eventually dissolved due to weak financial management, lack of independent status, and inadequate oversight.
In response, the Road Management Initiative (RMI) was launched in 1997. This donor-funded programme, managed by the World Bank, supported the formulation of sound policies in the African road sector and worked with member states on a harmonized regional road sector policy.
- Clear separation of responsibilities for road funding and road management.
- Accountable, autonomous road institutions with public and private participation.
- Commercial management practices — outsourcing construction and maintenance.
- Financing principles grounded in the road user pays principle.
- Road-related revenues dedicated exclusively to road provision and upkeep.
- Sustainable funding sources for a regular, predictable flow of funds.
Driving sustainable growth in African road maintenance.
Meticulously designed to propel sustainable growth, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize impact across Africa's critical road maintenance sector.
Collaborating with key stakeholders to amplify our collective impact on African road infrastructure development.
Initiatives that empower members to manage road assets effectively across their networks.
Leveraging modern tools for collaboration and efficient dissemination of best practices.
Seeking and promoting new financial models for the long-term viability of road funds in Africa.
Integrating environmentally responsible practices across road construction and maintenance.
Working alongside the institutions shaping Africa's road sector.
We collaborate with continental, regional and global partners to advance sustainable financing and good governance for road maintenance.
