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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has carried out extensive research and consulting on Ghana to inform our analysis of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities in the vibrant West-African country. IOA’s economic analysts foresee higher GDP growth in 2026. The country’s mineral and agricultural wealth continue to provide the bedrock to a […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has invested significant research efforts into developing a data-driven understanding of Gabon, alongside conducting consulting projects focused on the country. Our researchers have observed that the environment has not been heavily impacted by mineral excavation. Gabon is Africa’s fifth-largest oil producer and boasts substantial deposits of […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has gathered extensive data on Ethiopia, a powerful yet troubled nation in the Horn of Africa, through years of research and consulting projects. One key conclusion from IOA’s analysts is that the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region, with both government and rebel forces committing abuses, […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: Despite its small size, landlocked geography, and limited geopolitical significance, Africa’s last absolute monarchy has drawn attention from IOA research and consulting services. IOA analysts, leveraging years of data from the country, have identified potential for developing manufacturing and industrial agriculture aimed at export markets. However, the […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has shed light on Eritrea’s often opaque economic, political, and social dynamics through extensive research and consultancy. Our researchers revealed that the resolution of Eritrea’s historic conflict with Ethiopia and the resumption of trade and transportation ties have positively impacted the country’s economy. Despite these developments, […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Research and consulting in The Gambia Country overview: IOA has provided research and consulting services into many aspects of The Gambia’s economy, politics and society and has acquired a wide but in-depth understanding of the country. Gambia’s small size and a lack of natural resources limits the country’s economic […]
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Analysis in brief: Through investment in the energy, information and communications technology and transportation sectors, the People’s Republic of China has vastly expanded Africa’s essential developmental infrastructure. Such assistance also brings financial and political benefits to China. These projects are financed through interest-bearing loans from Chinese state banks, and Chinese state companies are financially rewarded. […]
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Countries on either side of the equator compete intensely for foreign direct investment (FDI). It brings much-needed capital for their growth and development, including technology transfer and skills. It is also a vote of confidence for the host country. While multinational companies are always on the lookout for the next growth market, their decision to […]
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By Rajesh Ramsundhar, Head of Investor Services at Standard Bank Group Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows to Africa have evolved over the past decades and remain crucial to helping the continent get on the path towards long-term sustainability and growth. Investment into key sectors, both intracontinental and from abroad, generates opportunities for employment, market growth, […]
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Thirteen presidential and legislative elections are scheduled to take place in Africa during the course of 2021, despite the presence of COVID-19. While fear of contracting COVID-19 has possibly contributed to lower voter turnout, it is not the only reason people are staying home from the polls. Across the continent, there have been many reports […]
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