JOHANNESBURG--October 1, 2012--Written by Richard Finlayson, Senior International Editor for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Priority is being given to 15 energy projects in the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA). The overall program has been put together by the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and covers the transport, water, information technology infrastructure and energy sectors. The investment required for the energy projects totals $40.5 billion, and the plan is scheduled to be implemented through 2020 to provide improved energy access and further economic growth.