Authors: Irene Yeboah, Antoinette Salmata Gabby Hayes, Jacqueline Sampah- Adjei

Road infrastructure development is important as part of Africa’s economic growth and social development. The success of road projects, however, depends not only on their technical feasibility but also on their ability to address social sustainability concerns and benefit local communities. In this paper, we explore strategies for embedding social sustainability into road projects in Africa, highlighting and assessing the key challenges and opportunities.