The AfCFTA: Will things be different this time
The energy and optimism of those working in and around the AfCFTA may be the major reason the AfCFTA stands out from past regional efforts. This seems to mix a
FACT SHEET: U.S.- Africa Partnership in Promoting Two-Way Trade and Investment in Africa
Africa’s integration into global markets, demographic boom, and continent-wide spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation present an extraordinary opportunity for the United States to invest in Africa’s future. The United States
Want to expand your business in Africa? Toss the ‘cut and paste’ strategy
African economies are described as emerging and frontier markets, and typically viewed as raw landscapes of unbridled opportunity. However, doing business in Africa requires more than the stereotypical “venturing into
Expand Your Business to… Africa through Partnership
The unique opportunities and challenges in the African markets make determining where to enter a new market and what strategy to use especially important. Your options will vary depending on
Africa Renewable Energy Fund II secures €130 million first close with SEFA and CTF investments
The Africa Renewable Energy Fund II has achieved its first close at €130 million, following a joint investment of €17.5 million from The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa and the
Ghana: Government to bolster investment to meet SDG targets
The World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, is launching the first Country Financing Roadmap (CFR) for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative in Africa. The new country
Patience, tenacity key to business in Africa
(Reuters) – Doing business in Africa is not for the faint-hearted and requires patience, good local staff and above all respect for the continent, bankers and executives say. Speakers at
COVID-19 slashes foreign direct investment in Africa by 16%
The continent’s commodity-dependent countries have been affected more severely than non-resource-based economies. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa as flows to the
Driving Business Growth through Effective Channel Partner Management
Manufacturers need to be able to qualify and forecast opportunities in their channel partner’s sales pipeline. Over the past few years, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the computing, telecom