Ernst & Young’s attractiveness survey: Africa 2013, Getting down to business

This 2013 report is organized in 4 chapters:

1. Africa’s rise is real
2. However, FDI numbers do not fully reflect the broader growth story
3. The perception gap remains a barrier for new investors
4. Focus on enabling those already doing business in Africa

Find here some interesting quotes :

• “By 2035, the continent will have the world’s largest workforce, with over half of the population currently under the age of 20.” Diana Layfield Africa CEO, Standard Chartered

• “There are, however, encouraging global trends that increase the region’s competitiveness in manufacturing and services, with prospects to create millions of new jobs.” Jean-Louis Warnholz, Co-founder and Managing Director, Fastafrica

• “There has been more risk in Western Europe in the last five years than in Africa.”, Jay Ireland, President and CEO, General Electric Africa

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