During the 2014 G20 summit held in Australia, leaders of the major world economies stressed the high importance of funding infrastructure investment, a key driver of economic growth. According to the B20 Infrastructure & Investment Taskforce (a working group of business leaders of G20) the need in additional infrastructure capacity from now to 2030, is […]
As the African continent is struggling to meet its increasing of food self-sufficiency demands, the food market is becoming very attractive for investors. It is also a major market due to the population’s increase of purchasing power over the last years. The situation in Senegal regarding the most common commodity in the country: rice, is […]
Aviation Africa: A Catalyst for Economic Expansion and Development. The aviation industry, a critical driver of economic growth, showcases a clear correlation between air travel frequency and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) across the globe, as evidenced by research and graphs from MIT. Highlighting this relationship, a study by the University of Nottingham on China in […]
Morocco stands as a strategic gateway for ‘Aeronautics in Morocco’, positioning itself as a pivotal platform on the African continent for the aviation industry. With its close proximity to Europe, political stability, and competitive labor costs, Morocco offers substantial advantages, particularly in the aeronautics subcontracting market. Yet, the journey to becoming a leader in this […]
For many decades, Africa was celebrated for its oil & gas and mineral riches, a trend that persists into the 21st century. However, this is not the sole narrative shaping the continent’s future. The rise of the middle class, increasing from 26.2% in the ’80s to 34.3% in 2010, has significantly fueled internal consumption and […]
One of the main drivers of the aviation industry is the economic growth and development. There is a proved correlation between the amount of air travel and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) around the world that can be observed in the two graphs bellow (MIT). Now taking the example of China as a starting point to […]
The financial sector is struggling to develop in Africa. Basically, this is due to the low purchasing power of Africans to afford insurance or to deposit and save their money in bank accounts. A large part of Africa’s population is still excluded from the financial system. For instance, the banking penetration rate is 23% in […]
Exploring the Retail Market in Egypt reveals it as one of the Middle East’s largest and most dynamic sectors. With a population exceeding 86 million, Egypt stands as a profoundly lucrative market, particularly in retail. The youth population and its continuous exposure to social media is driving the economy; they are educated, open minded and […]
The Kenyan banking sector is composed of 52 institutions, including 43 commercial banks, 1 mortgage finance company and 8 deposit-taking microfinance institutions. The sector is dominated by multinational banks (such as Standard Chartered, Barclays, etc.) and Pan-African groups (such as KCB, Equity Bank, etc.). As of December 31st, 2010, the country included 1,063 bank branches […]
In light of Warren Buffet’s advice, ‘Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful,’ now is the prime time to invest in Egypt. As Infomineo sought a location for its second African office, Egypt emerged as a strategic choice, showcasing the country’s resilience and potential for business growth Arguably, Egypt has […]
