L’écosystème des startups en Algérie connaît une évolution rapide
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Algeria’s start-up ecosystem is evolving rapidly
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Rapport : Comment le PE et le VC peuvent stimuler la croissance post-pandémique en Afrique
La pandémie a créé un besoin urgent de plus de capital patient en Afrique. Les gouvernements de tout le continent étant confrontés à des contraintes budgétaires tout en reconnaissant l'importance des investissements dans les infrastructures et les services essentiels, le PE et le VC offrent une voie intéressante pour le soutien financier. La pandémie a également accéléré la numérisation…
Key developments and opportunities in Egypt’s mining sector
From August 25th to 26th, the Egypt International Mining Show – 2021 was held online as a venue for global mining companies, investors, and solution providers to discuss and share new mining opportunities, insights and market analyses. Oxford Business Group’s Editorial Manager for Egypt, Kevin Graham, spoke at the event and shared key details and data on the local mining industry, ba
Has Covid-19 upended the global labour market?OBGplus
– The pandemic has led to a marked shift towards remote work – Employee experience increasingly important for workers and businesses – Despite high unemployment, many sectors face a paradox of severe labour shortages – Young workers and Generation Z could hold the key to long-term employment changes From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically…
Focus Report: How can Africa's leading sugar producers increase output?
En Français The African continent accounts for around 6% of global sugar output, half of which is concentrated in COMESA countries – a figure that is set to expand to 8% by 2029. While local production takes place on a relatively small scale, countries in the region are among the world's largest net exporters. Looking ahead, the industry's continued development will be supported by the Africa…
Can West Africa lead the way in creating a more sustainable textiles industry?OBGplus
– Textile and fashion is the world’s second-largest industrial polluter, behind oil and gas – Concerted efforts are being made to create more sustainable business models – Two solar-powered, sustainable textile plants under construction in Togo and Benin – Increased cotton processing could mean value-added textile earnings stay in West Africa With textiles and fashion expected to…
Farid Chedid, Chairman and CEO, Ascoma Group
On fuelling economic growth in Africa through insurance penetration In what ways did the Covid-19 pandemic impact the insurance sector in Africa? FARID CHEDID: Government measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19 such as national lockdowns have translated into slow economic growth, and in some cases recession. The performance of the insurance sector is traditionally closely linked to that of the…
Holland Fintech: Fintech a Key to COVID 19 recovery in Africa
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