Africa’s star is not rising; it is shining! Africa has come of age in the area of accelerated economic growth and socio-economic development. Six of the world’s fastest growing economies are in Sub-Saharan Africa. Capital cities across Africa are perpetual construction zones with the buzz of commerce encapsulated in the ever-changing patterns of the city and the vast expanses of urban suburbia. Some countries are welcoming over 1.4 million cross-border visitors a month who are exploring Africa for business, leisure, development and more. Africa’s star is not rising; it is shining!
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African Diaspora Investment in Perspective
Trade as Africa’s Self Reliance Gateway
A new report released 22 January 2013 Enabling Trade: Valuing Growth Opportunities finds that if all countries both developed and developing reduce supply chain barriers halfway to global best practice, global GDP could increase by 4.7%, and world trade by 14.5%.
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Namibia’s Case: Road Safety in Focus
Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) are the leading cause of death and disability among young people in Sub-Saharan Africa (ages 15 – 29). Yes—You may want to read that again!
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