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52 Reasons to Invest in Africa

WRITTEN BY: CHUKI OBIYO - FEB 0611

52 Reasons to Invest in Africa (That Everyday People Can Understand)

Bull market Bear market or maybe Lion market? Why should realizing a return on

investment be a game of Chicken? Bull market and bear market are both shorthand ways to

describe market trends. Bull refers to investor confidence and increased investing in

anticipation of future price increases in the stock market. Bear refers to a lack of investor

confidence and decline in the stock market over a given period of time. But where does a

lion fit in all of this talk nowadays about market trends? To everyday people, the word

lion might bring to mind images of the do-or-die nature of the African jungle. To that end,

I came up with the phrase lion market as a shorthand way to capture how some experts

have described the high risk-high reward nature of investing in Africa.

First things first, can investing in Africa be risky? Yes. Its true that markets can be risky

and market trends can impact the buying and selling of stocks in a way that produces winners(ahead of the trend, potentially making a profit) and losers (late to the trend, potentially

taking a loss). However, not all investment opportunities are do or die or win-lose,

particularly in Africa arguably, the least economically developed continent. An investors

interest in turning a profit can align with an African childs interest in getting an education.

Win-win investments in Africa are directly proportional to wealth creation in the world.

The more wealth can be created in the world, the stronger economic security can be

maintained across the globe.

Realizing a return on investment can be good for people and at the same time good for

business. By definition, there is no fixed amount of wealth in the world. You create wealthby getting people something that they want, whether thats in a developed market, emerging

market, or frontier market. In the case of Africa, wealth can be created not only by getting

people something that they want, but by getting people something that they need.

No one has a monopoly on wealth creation, especially in a promising market like Africa.

Everyday people, retail investors, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can come up

with something that people in Africa want or need. Perhaps, a better way to look at

investment opportunities in Africa is not through the lens of a stock market but rather a food

market. Successful trips to the food market are the ones in which you return with something

people (i.e. you and your family members) want. As some investors scrimp on the few


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investment opportunities in developed markets like the United States and Japan, and other

investors pounce on the already identified opportunities in emerging markets like Brazil and

China, the investors that will return with a lions share of what people want are the

investors that walk down the shopping aisle of new investments in Africa perhaps with a

few coupons in hand as they walk the walk.

This article is like a coupon list for reasons to shop in Africa. I have compiled 52

reasons as a celebration of Africas 50+ countries. In essence, the list includes both

continent-specific and country-specific reasons to invest in Africa.

1. Many people dont know about the investment opportunities in Africa.

Investing is more like grocery shopping and less like rocket science, so its amazing that a lot

of the information on investing reads like a series of calculus equations. Investment lingosometimes seems too technical, maybe thats one reason why so few people know about the

opportunities in Africa. It is worth noting here that there are generally two types of people

that invest: institutional investors and retail investors. Institutional investors are people that

invest on behalf of large institutions like banks and operating companies and deal with large

pools of money. Retail investors are individuals that invest for their own personal benefit or

small business. Its safe to say that the lack of knowledge on investment opportunities in

Africa is more widespread among retail investors.

2. Many people dont know what to invest in when it comes to Africa.

While Africa still features a lot of starving children with flies circling about their heads;

nowadays, Africa also features about 10 stock exchanges according to bizcommunity.com.

The market capital has risen from $5.5 billion in 1988 to $569 billion in 2005 (excluding

South Africa). In addition, small investors are able to access Africas growth potential

through the T. Rowe Price Africa and Middle East Fund (nasdaq: TRAMX), launched

September 2007. The SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa (nyse: GAF) exchange-

traded fund is another option according to John H. Christys commentary on Forbes.com.

3. Africa can supply the demand for commodities. Think of Africas natural resources.

According to Nile Capital Management, 10 percent of the worlds oil reserves and 40 percentof the worlds proven gold reserves are in Africa. In addition, Africa contains 90% of theworlds platinum reserves, about 80% of its cocoa and diamonds, 60% of its phosphate, 50%of its bauxite and chromium reserves, 20% of its titanium, and close to 15% of its oil andnatural gas. (Source: US Geological Survey, Credit Suisse).

4. Big multinational companies are spending big money to build up Africas

infrastructure. For example, diamond industry leaders De Beers recently signed a deal to

mine diamonds in Botswana, including a commitment to build a diamond sorting facility.

And the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa (ICA) reported on Jan. 18, 2011 that IBM will


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be joining Bharti Airtel (which services 16 African countries) to improve its

telecommunications infrastructure.

5. There are African companies operating at a profit in Africa.

Africas total stock market capitalization now exceeds $1 trillion. Companies like telecomenterprise MTN and beer maker South African Breweries (a subsidiary of SABMiller) are

relatively profitable. From 2002 to 2007, African companies were more profitable than their

counterparts in Asia; the average annual return on capital of African companies was 65

percent to 70 percent higher than that of comparable companies in China, India, Indonesia,

and Vietnam according to economists Paul Collier and Jean-Louis Warnholz in their article

Nows the Time to Invest in Africa featured on the Harvard Business Review.

6. There are a lot of young people and young families in Africa.

The workforce in Africa is young and energetic. More so, African governments dont haveto dedicate a lot of resources to elderly care and pension plans.

7. Domestic demand is set to rise as more people in Africa move up the economic ladder.

Consumer spending for goods and services in sectors like telecommunications, transportation,

wholesale and retail is increasing. Africas consumption has grown by $250 billion since

2000 according to the Global Insight United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,

McKinsey Global Institute. Estimates show that 85 million African households earned

$5,000 (USD) or more in 2008. The numbers of households with discretionary income isprojected to rise by 50% over the next ten years, reaching 128 million. By 2030, the

continents top cities could have a spending power of $ 1.3 trillion (USD). African

households spent $860 billion (USD) in 2008. And African consumers as a class will spend

about $1.4 trillion (USD) in 2020.

8. Politically-motivated violence is not good for business and Africans are starting to see

this.

Functioning democracies in Ghana and South Africa are two cases in point. In 2007,

FreedomHouse.org reported that out of the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa, 11 were rated

Free for their performance in 2006, 22 were rated Partly Free and only 15 were rated

Not Free. In essence, about 63 percent of Africas population now lives in countries

designated Free or Partly Free.

9. Economic growth is in the air in Africa.

The World Bank projects that nine out of the 15 countries with the highest rate of 5-year

economic growth are in Africa. According to the World Banks Global Economic Prospects

2011, released on January 13, the GDP growth rate for Sub-Saharan Africa was projected at

4.7% for 2010, from a 1.7% low in 2009, and set to increase to 5.3% in 2011 and 5.5% in

2012. This compares to negative growth for the United States in 2009 (-2.6%) and weak


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recovery in 2010-2012 (2.8%, 2.8%, and 2.9%). Notably, the best growth rates were for

countries other than South Africa, Africas largest economic power. Rates for South Africa,

with a negative rate of -1.8% in 2009, are projected at 2.7% for 2010, 3.5% in 2011, and

4.1% in 2012. Other countries in the Sub-Saharan region, by contrast, grew an average of

5.8% in 2010, with 6.4% and 6.2% rates projected for 2011 and 2012 respectively.

10. Low Debt-to-GDP ratio in several African countries.

For example, in 2010, Nigeria had a debt-to-GDP ratio of only 18 percent, compared with

Greece whose debt-to-GDP ratio was more than 100 percent. The point here is that a low

debt-to-GDP ratio represents an economy that produces a large number of goods/services and

in turn profits that are high enough to pay back debts. Governments aim for low debt-to-

GDP ratios in order to position themselves to pay back public debts a good sign for a small

investor or SME that decides to participate in a program that is wholly or partially paid for bypublic funds.

11. Stocks in African exchanges are comparatively cheaper.

The average price-to-earnings ratio for African companies is about 8 to 9 percent compared

with the S&P 500, which has an average P/E ratio of about 15 or 16 percent according to

Larry Seruma, chief investment officer of Nile Capital Management. Investopedia defines

the P/E ratio (price-to-earnings ratio) of a stock (also called its P/E) as a measure of the

price paid for a share relative to the annual net income or profit earned by the firm per share.

P/E is a financial ratio used for valuation: a higher P/E ratio means that investors are payingmore for each unit of net income, so the stock is more expensive compared to one with lower

P/E ratio.

12. It is kind of easy to invest in African stocks.

For example, investors in the US can trade in real-time on the Johannesburg Stock

Exchange, and other exchanges simply require an emailed request to a broker. African

exchanges have improved their trading systems and governance, and brokers are following

suit to improve their quality of service and deepen their knowledge.

13. Gain an appreciation for the difference between risk and volatility.

Volatility generally indicates the level at which an investor may experience huge price

swings, but this doesnt always translate into risk. Risk means an exposure to the chance of

injury or loss. The S&P 500 is certainly less volatile than stock markets in Africa;

nevertheless, a big reason investors invest in the first place is for the return the food.

According to AfricaBusinessSource.com, the risk-adjusted return of the S&P 500 was not as

attractive as the return in most African stock markets over the past five years (in effect, the

risk-adjusted return of the S&P 500 was a less desirable slice of bread).


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14. African politicians and professionals are beginning to question the continents

dependence on foreign aid and now see other forms of foreign investment as healthier

than foreign aid.

For example, economist Dambisa Moyo argues in her book (a New York Times bestseller),

Dead Aid: Why Aid Is Not Working and How There is Another Way for Africa, that foreign

aid has not worked for Africa because it creates a culture of dependency and corruption and

African governments should phase it out. President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, agrees with

Moyo and has taken steps to demonstrate his increased focus on other forms of foreign

investment: a) buying a copy of Moyos book for every member of his cabinet; b) penning an

op-ed in the Washington Post titled Why the U.S. Needs Africa on Sept. 21, 2009 in which he

states that Africa and the United States may be on the verge of a new partnership, not one of

dependency and aid but one of shared ideas, vision and investments that increase our mutual

prosperities.

15. Africa is untapped

Ozii Obiyo, international business consultant, used the term untapped to describe Africas

potential for positive growth across many sectors in a recent interview. Untapped is

especially useful when describing Africa as that term is used to describe the process of

collecting palm wine from a palm wine tree. Palm wine is a ceremonial drink rich in tradition

and often used to celebrate success and show respect.

16. Africa features the worlds last frontier market.

Frontier markets are like small gardens compared to the big farms of emerging markets a laBrazil, India, and China. The equity markets and capital markets in Africa tend to be too

small or too illiquid. For example, as of July 2008, the Uganda Securities Exchange in

Kampala listed just nine companies and trading took place only about 11 days a month; and

the exchanges average daily volume was $200,000. Nevertheless, equity flows to Africa

doubled in the years between 2004 and 2008 to $7 billion (USD) per year according to

economist and financial strategist Olivier Lumenganeso.

17. Africas agriculture is ripe for harvest.

McKinsey Global Institute estimates that Africa has 60% of the worlds uncultivated arableland. The continents agricultural output could increase from $280 billion (USD) -the

estimate as of July 2010- to $ 500 billion (USD) by 2020 and as much as $880 billion (USD)

by 2030.

18. Helping Africa meet its electricity needs can be the light at the end of the tunnel

for small investment opportunities that have long-term benefits.

Infrastructure development projects are usually the type of investment opportunities reserved

for big, institutional investors and project finance endeavors; however, Africas need for

electricity is so deep that even smaller investors can offer solutions, albeit, on a much smallerscale. There are a lot of rural communities in Africa that are far removed from electrical


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grids. Individual systems, small geothermal plants, or diesel generators can be supplied to

these communities under carefully crafted arrangements that can turn a profit for the

investor/provider.

19. The modularity of renewable energy offers investment opportunities in Africa for

small investors and small to medium businesses.

Renewable sources of energy can be modular in their production and delivery; and Africa is

blessed with an array of renewable sources of energy like wind and solar. As an illustration,

the solar panels used to produce solar power do so by converting sunlight into electricity and

these panels consist of a group of solar cells that perform the energy conversion on a cellular

level (e.g. each cell can produce 1-2 watts of power). To produce viable amounts of solar

power that can power up a home and then a group of homes, the cells are joined to form a

panel and additional panels can be joined for additional power. The modularity of solar

power allows small investors to invest in particular steps in the production process or supply

chain.

20. Africa is, of course, a whole continent and investors can use certain mechanisms to

categorize each country in Africa based on the countrys risk/reward potential.

For example, a report by McKinsey & Co articulated a 4-part framework for strategizing

investment opportunities in Africa. The framework places each African country in one of four

categories based on level of economic advancement (from most advanced to least advanced):

Diversified Economies (e.g. South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia), Oil Exporters (e.g.

Nigeria, Angola, Algeria), Transition Economies (e.g. Ghana, Kenya, Senegal), and Pre-

Transition Economies (Ethiopia, Congo, Mali).

21. Nigeria, Africas most populated country as of Jan. 2011, has a fast growing

financial sector.

Relatively speaking, investors tend to have an easier time obtaining capital and other credit

facilities in Nigeria. Banking regulations and financial reforms were put in place throughout

the mid 2000s, spearheaded by Prof. Charles Soludo (Rhodes Scholar, economist, and author

of NEEDS program) as Central Bank of Nigeria governor. These reforms: raised minimum

Shareholders Fund for banks in the country to N25 billion [about US$200 million] from the

former level of N2bn [US$15MN]; provided incentives for banks in the country to

consolidate through mergers and acquisitions; sought to encourage banks to play active

development roles in the Nigerian economy, while being competent and competitive players

in African regional and global financial systems. For more information, check out: 2005 US

Africa Summit of the Corporate Council on Africa, Baltimore, USA

22. Nigerias government is pursuing a policy of trade liberalization and openness to

privatization slowly but surely.


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Since 2000, the business environment in Nigeria has been more amenable to foreign investors

esp. with regard to the capital intensive sectors of the Nigerian economy like telecom and oil

& gas; also privatization allowing private ownership of previously government-owned

operations and property seems to be on upswing in light of a rise in government consented

real estate transactions since the start of the 21st century. Notably, the rationale behindgovernment consent for real estate transactions in some parts of Nigeria is that by default the

government owns the land.

23. South Africa, Africas largest economy as of 2010, offers attractive investments in

real estate and land properties.

The country is a top-notch vacation spot, and it has a lot of young professionals looking for

good housing. In addition, real estate developers are given tax breaks of up to 20% while

another 20% tax break on rental is available for renovation projects according to SA HomeTraders.

24. South Africas workforce is highly trained.

The South African government has made a commitment to spend big on education and

training as part of the Joint Initiative on Priority Skills Acquisition (JIPSA) which brings

together the efforts of government, business, and labor unions to ensure that core professional

skills are picked up through targeted training. As a result of this initiative, South Africa nowhas 1000 engineering graduates per year. This number is on track to increase to over 2000 per

year by the end of 2011.

25. Ethiopia, Africas oldest independent country according to BBC, offers significant

tax incentives for import of investment capital goods.

According to the Ethiopian Embassy, there is a 100% exemption on importing investment

capital goods like plant machinery and construction material into the country. Also, products

developed in Ethiopia are exempt from export tax.

26. Ethiopia is quite liberalized with its permission of remittance out of the country.

For example, remittance is permitted for: principal and interest payment on external loans,

payments associated with technology transfer, proceeds from sales or liquidation of an

enterprise, salaries and other payments. Also, a 100% foreign ownership of an investment or

enterprise is permitted.

27. Egypt, strategically positioned at the intersection of Africa, the Middle East, and the

Mediterranean region, gives investors access to key global markets from one location.

For example, the EU-Egypt Association Agreement set up a bilateral trade agreement basedon reciprocal liberalization for both industry and agriculture. In essence, Egyptian products


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from garments and furniture to food products enjoy special access to European Union

markets.

28. Algeria, one of Africas leading oil producers, is benefitting from increased

government spending and openness to free trade.

For example, the National Investment Council (CNI), chaired by the Head of State, was

created to strengthen the legal and regulatory framework for investment. CNI underwent an

institutional restructuring in October 2006 to boost investment opportunities that are of

interest to the national economy. The CNI is in charge of defining investment strategy and

priorities, approving special investment incentives by sector, and giving final authorization

for special investment schemes. According to ANIMA Investment Network, the government

passed a law in 2005 that requires all companies working in foreign trade to increase their

capital stock equity to a minimum of DZ20 million (about US $275,000).

29. Mauritius ranks 20th among 183 countries (and first in Africa) as the Easiest Place

to Do Business.

The Easiest Place to Do Business report is prepared and released by the World Bank, and

the ranking for Mauritius is benchmarked to June 2010. A high ranking means that the

countrys regulatory environment is relatively conducive to the starting and operation of a

business.

30. Ghana was the site of President Barack Obamas first presidential visit to Africa in2009.

Also, Ghana was the site of stock broker and The Pursuit of Happyness author Chris

Gardners I am here to learn engagement with African entrepreneurs, young professionals,

and corporate executives in 2010. Coincidence Maybe or maybe not.

31. Kenyas pharmaceutical market shows promising signs (from the investors as well

as from the patients standpoint).

Responding to the demand for better health services (i.e. patient care, pharmaceutical

products, and medical equipment) is becoming commercially viable as more segments of the

population are able to pay for care which in turn makes such services more affordable and

accessible. According to TradeInvestKenya.com, Kenya is the largest producer of

pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)

region as of 2010 and Kenya supplies about 50% of the regions market. Kenyas own

pharmaceutical and consumer health market is estimated to be worth an estimated $160

million (USD) per year.

32. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a one-stop shop that helps investorswho want to invest in the country.


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The National Agency for Investment Promotion (ANAPI) treats investors as though theyre

on a VIP guest list. It assists the investor during and after the approval of his/her investment

opportunity with: airport or harbor welcome; transportation from airport to downtown and to

various towns; reservation in hotels; search for land concessions and/or premises; search for

foreign and domestic partners; set up of companies; and various other information on theCongolese. Approval of a given investment opportunity is based on its advantages to the

Investment Code which is intended to favor competitiveness and business development.

33. Botswana was the 2nd Fastest Growing Economy in 2010.

According to EconomyWatch.com, Botswana experienced a 14.4% GDP growth rate. In

fact, Botswana has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world since it gained itsindependence in 1966 according to figures from the World Bank.

34. Angolan Stock Market and Derivatives (BVDA) will open in 2011.

According to finance minister Carlos Alberto Lopes, everything is being done to get BVDA

up and running smoothly. Antonio Cruz Lima, Capital Market Installing Commission

chairman, said the stock market is reasonably prepared to open. Some experts believe that

the new constitutional reality of the country gives investors some assurance of Angolas

commitment to political stability. Notably, the new Constitution of the Republic of Angola

was approved in January 2011.

35. Cameroon, Africa in miniature for its climate and cultural diversity, privatized its

national mobile telecommunications provider, CAMTEL Mobile in February 2000.

This has been a major development especially given the fact that Africa is reaching a period

where mobile data may overtake voice in revenue generation. Allafrica.com reported in

November 2010 that the president of Ericsson in Africa, Lars Linden, views the innovation in

Africas information and communication technology as substantial enough to enable mobile

telecommunications operators to increase data services they offer through mobile phones and

in turn generate more revenue for telecom operators in Africa.

36. Tanzania has the confidence of investors and world class bankers.

In a survey reported by the Tanzania Embassy-China in 2010 and conducted jointly by the

Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), and the National Bureau of

Statistics (NBS), 71% of existing foreign investors in Tanzania expressed desire and

readiness to expand their businesses and only 10% were considering contraction. In addition,

investors have access to credit with the presence of major banks such as Standard Chartered,

ABSA, Barclays, Citibank, Stanbic, and Exim.

37. Liberias debt relief.


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The World Bank and International Monetary Fund announced on June 29, 2010 that they

were supporting Liberia with a debt forgiveness package worth $4.6 billion (USD).

38. Tunisia has a high level of skilled human resources and business incorporations.

During the first eleven months of 2010: 188 new firms with foreign participation started theirproduction phase; 212 expansion operations were carried out by foreign companies operating

in Tunisia as part of the development of their activities; and 14,776 new employment

positions, including 11,966 positions in the manufacturing industry were created. (Source:

FIPA-Tunisia)

39. Rwanda is open for business.

In addition to President Kagames focus on private investment for economic development,

Rwanda represents the hub for the increasingly integrated East African Community (EAC),

an intergovernmental organization that includes Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Burundi.EAC has a market of 125 million people with a combined GDP of over $70 billion (USD).

According to Reuters Africa, the EAC is a probable precursor to the establishment of the East

African Federation, a proposed federation of its five members into a single state. In 2010, the

EAC launched its own common market for goods, labour and capital within the region, with

the goal of a common currency by 2012 and full political federation in 2015.

40. Namibias close ties with India can lead to long-term economic development thats

beneficial to both countries. The India-Namibia relations date back to Indias early support

of the Namibian liberation movement that began in 1966. In 2009, India and Namibia signed

agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade and increase investments in sectors such asmining, agriculture, and textiles. As India moves from an emerging market to a developed

market, Namibia can become less of a lion market.

41. Morocco has the strategic ability for olive oil production to help meet the worldwide

demand.

Worldwide consumption of olive oil is on the rise. The US market for olive oil grew by more

than 50% from 2000-2010. Morocco is the worlds 6th largest producer of olive oil and its

production is projected to increase by 267% in 2020.

42. Swaziland enjoys preferential trading status with the United States and the

European Union.

The country has received trade preferences for apparel exports under the African Growth and

Opportunity Act (AGOA) to the US; and for sugar to the EU under the Generalized System

of Preferences (GSP).

43. Mozambique is growing its trade & exports portfolio while alleviating poverty.

Mozal, Mozambiques largest and Africas second largest aluminum producer began

production in mid-2000 and has greatly expanded the nations trade volume and jobs. Also,China announced in August 2010 its plans to invest $13 billion (USD) in industrial, tourism,


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mining, and energy projects in Mozambique over the next five years according to report by

The Economic Times.

44. Malawi is becoming economically independent and ending famine simultaneously. In2006, as a response to disastrously low agricultural harvests, Malawi began a program of

fertilizer subsidies that were aimed at reinvigorating crop production. As of 2010, the

program has measurably improved Malawis agriculture, making Malawi a net exporter of

food to nearby countries. (See: article in NY Times)

45. Madagascar is the ultimate blend of African, Arab, Asian, and European

industriousness; its unique location allows it to protect investors of diverse backgrounds

with similar interests.

Madagascar has signed foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements withseveral countries such as Canada, Mauritius, France, and Germany. These agreements

provide a framework of legally binding rights and obligations.

46. Sierra Leone is committed to settling commercial disputes fast. In December 2010,

the Sierra Leone Judiciary, under the leadership of Chief Justice Umu Hawa Tejan Jalloh,

commissioned the Fast Track Commercial Court.

47. Gambia is investing in itself.

As part of Gambias Vision 2020, the goal is to become a middle income country and ensure

that at least $10 billion (USD) will be invested in economic development by 2020.

48. Mali is educating itself.

Gross enrollment in primary education was an estimated 84% in 2009 according to

Africaneconomicoutlook.org

49. Senegal, like a group of other African nations, encourages arbitration over costly

litigation.

According to the US Dept. of State, Senegal and the US share a Bilateral Investment Treaty

for international arbitration. (U.S. companies entering the Senegalese market should ensure

that their contracts with third parties make a provision for binding international arbitration in

case of a dispute). The treaty also provides for Most Favored Nation treatment for investors,

internationally recognized standards of compensation in the event of expropriation, free

transfer of capital and profits, and procedures for dispute settlement, including international

arbitration. Senegal has signed similar agreements for protection of investment with France,

Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, South Korea, Romania, Japan,

Australia, China, Iran, Morocco, and Sudan. Senegal has concluded tax treaties with France,

Mali, and WAEMU member states.

50. Investments in Zimbabwe can be socially innovative.


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Instead of waiting to see whether the nation gets back on its feet, investors can take

advantage of readily available investment opportunities that are socially responsible.

Investments can do the heavy lifting when political will tires. Let your investment do your

talking for you. As an illustration, Enterprise Zimbabwe (EZ) is a non-profit group that

promotes entrepreneurship by connecting small and medium enterprises to philanthropicdonations. EZ was set up by Billionaire Richard Branson, Virgin Unite, Humanity United,

and the Nduna Foundation; and it was launched at the Clinton Global Initiative 2010 Annual

Meeting. Behold socially responsible investment funds!

51. Sudan, Africas largest country, has sent an open invite to brave investors.

Following the successful independence referendum for Southern Sudan in early 2011, the

Undersecretary in the Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism in Southern Sudan, Dr.

Daniel Wani, is seeking investors in the aviation, hospitality, and safari sectors, and alsoencouraging private-public partnerships in the wildlife sector.

52. Invest in lives help Africa grow; help the economically deprived in Africa.

Economic deprivation in the continent of Africa negatively impacts global economic security.

According to Ryan Shen-Hoover of Africanbusinesssource.com, heres how some of the dots

connect: Each dollar invested in an African stock helps to build the liquidity of the exchange

on which it trades. Rising liquidity lowers risk. Lower risk attracts additional investment to

the exchange. Greater investment on the exchange lowers the cost of capital for listed

companies. A lower cost of capital leads to increased growth, food production, and jobcreation.

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