Africa Building Regulations Atlas

The Africa Building Regulations Atlas harmonizes building regulatory indicators across Sub-Saharan Africa using World Bank Group datasets, including B-READY. It provides a clear view of key requirements and governance features—from permitting and approvals to inspections, completion certificates, and transparency.

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About the Atlas

The Africa Building Regulations Atlas provides comprehensive data on building regulations, planning and zoning, building control, and transparency across Sub-Saharan African countries. This data is derived from the World Bank's B-READY (Business Ready) initiative.

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Data is collected through multiple sources including the B-READY framework, SSBRR (State of Sub-Saharan Building Regulatory Regimes), and GABC (Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction). The building regulations component examines building codes, planning requirements, inspection processes, and transparency mechanisms.

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