Exploring the Risks/Rewards of Africa
Fast-growing economies, an abundance of
low-cost labor, a burgeoning middle class
and a commitment to improve infrastructure
and remove barriers to trade are just a few
of the reasons international companies are
increasingly investing in opportunities in
Africa.
But operating in Africa also presents
considerable obstacles and risks, including
cumbersome and corrupt clearance processes,
inefficient logistics and significant deficits in
physical transport infrastructure. Nigeria is just
one example of the dichotomies, presenting rich
opportunity for industries such as aerospace,
telecom and consumer goods while still
wrestling with issues of infrastructure and
security. Opportunities are ripe for those with
an appetite for making logistics processes more
standard and efficient