Business Opportunities
in
West Africa

Corporate Council on Africa  US – Africa Business Summit

Understanding the regions and trade blocs of Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: changing political front 1985-1999

West Africa

West Africa – the region

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Transition in the sub-region

Dynamics of Economy

Dynamics of Economy

Economic development

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UEMOA

Where are the real Opportunities?

Regional Opportunities

WEST AFRICA MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS

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Which countries are currently attractive?

Nigeria

Nigeria (cont’d)

Senegal

Ghana

Mali

Cote d’Ivoire

Gambia

Burkina Faso

Portfolio Investment

Stock Markets

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Challenges