25/01/2017
Navigating on-the-ground complexity to benefit from East Africa’s greatest potential
The best way for entrepreneurs to enter the East Africa market is to begin in Kenya and then fan outward with their offering to other states.
sub-saharan africa
30/03/2016
Why global trade professionals should get involved in public-private partnerships
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a rising trend in the infrastructure sector, particularly in emerging economies, and can be a key determinant for sustainable growth.
28/09/2015
Africa is open for business, but is your business open in Africa?
Africa is open for business and ripe with opportunities, but they go largely untapped by North American firms, which have been hesitant to enter markets where their European and Asian competitors are already doing business – and profiting from it.
30/06/2015
How I am leveraging my education and experience for trade impact
I first became interested in trade during my time at business school in the Netherlands. The experience opened my eyes to many of the non-tariff barriers that enterprises face in reaching export markets and how businesses from a “small country” can actively participate in international trade. Now I am leveraging my experience and education for trade impact.
22/05/2015
How ‘chicken’ is stalling the South Africa-U.S. trade agreement
South Africa’s inclusion in the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade agreement is less than certain after a protracted battle between South African and American poultry associations over South Africa’s imposition of duties on U.S. chicken. The squabble over chicken has led some U.S. lawmakers to suggest that South Africa be placed on a three-year probationary period, with reviews every six months, once the AGOA is renewed for a 10-year term.