Costly and Unproductive:White elephants are projects that consume significant resources but fail to provide expected benefits or value.Â
Examples:Examples include failed infrastructure projects, abandoned industrial sites, or poorly planned developments.Â
Consequences:White elephants can divert resources from more productive uses, create financial burdens, and damage public trust.Â
Examples in Africa:Some examples of potential white elephants in Africa include stalled infrastructure projects, poorly conceived industrial plants, and underutilized public facilities.Â
