According to the World Bank, roads are the arteries that carry the pulse of the economy. South Africa has the best roads in Africa. Apart from their practical usefulness, well-maintained roads represent a country's dedication to development and facilitate mobility for locals and tourists. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessment of mean speed and road quality showed the African countries with the best road infrastructure. The mean speed score strongly correlated with the WEF's quality of road infrastructure score and the World Bank's Rural Access Index.
