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Africa - The Ultimate Frontier Market

A guide to the business and investment opportunities in emerging Africa

By David Mataen
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About the Author

David Mataen

During David Mataen's 13 years in financial services spanning commercial banking, stock brokerage, management consultancy and investment banking he has had the singular opportunity of becoming a scholar of African investing. His travels and tours of duty across the continent, though not to each and every corner, have allowed him to put his hand on the pulse and feel the heartbeat of African ... Read more on David Mataen

Contents Listing

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Foreword
Preface

Part I: The Megatrends

1. Population Growth and Demographic Shifts
2. Cultural Revolution
3. Regionalisation: Evolution of Intra-African Markets
4. Rapid Urbanisation
5. Commercialisation of Essential Services
6. Deregulation and Liberalisation of Manufacturing and Services
7. The Growth of Credit
8. Development of Capital Markets

Part II: Laying Down The Enablers

9. Infrastructure Imperative
10. Technological Networking
11. Human Resources Development
12. Reform of the Business Environment

Part III: Opportunities

13. Opportunities in Agriculture
14. Opportunities in Real Estate
15. Opportunities in Consumer Retail
16. Opportunities in Financial Services
17. Opportunities in Telecoms
18. Opportunities in Transport and Logistics
19. Opportunities in Manufacturing and Processing

Conclusion


Appendices
- Transportation corridors in Africa
- References

Index
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Foreword
Preface

Part I: The Megatrends

1. Population Growth and Demographic Shifts
2. Cultural Revolution
3. Regionalisation: Evolution of Intra-African Markets
4. Rapid Urbanisation
5. Commercialisation of Essential Services
6. Deregulation and Liberalisation of Manufacturing and Services
7. The Growth of Credit
8. Development of Capital Markets

Part II: Layi ...

Jacket Text

Sub-Saharan Africa is now one of the world's most talked about regions in terms of emerging investment opportunities and sources of new growth. Its economies represent a quintessential frontier market and they are set to develop into an area of long-term investment interest. 'Africa - The Ultimate Frontier Market' is an investor's guide to the transformations that have occurred in the African business landscape in the last 50 years and the key areas of interest for the future.

This book provides a detailed but lucid look at the changing trends in social life, government and business since the 1960s. It explains the background to consumer market developments and why they have occurred, the enablers that have been laid down within Africa that ready it for business expansion, and the sectors where there is opportunity for investment and growth. The business environment is then broken down into seven key areas on which investors should focus:

Agriculture - Real estate - Consumer retail - Financial services - Telecoms - Transport and logistics - Manufacturing and processing

Each of these chapters describes the major themes in the area and identifies the specific consumer sectors anticipated to experience the biggest growth in the years to come.

By following the long-term developments described by David Mataen, you will understand the pace of change in Africa in the past and gain an appreciation for how its business and economy will progress in the future. At this time of great opportunity, this book is an essential addition to your investment library.

Professional Reviews

"In this decade for Africa, Mataen's book is a must-read." - John Gachora, Managing Director, Barclays Africa Corporate and Investment Banking


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