Central European Business Review Vol. 2 No. 4

The Emerging Markets of Africa: Business Opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18267/j.cebr.62

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Gina Cook

This paper discusses the increasing importance of emerging markets, particularly those in Africa, in terms of international business opportunities in the post-financial crisis period; while BRIC economies have received a lot of attention in the preceding decade, other emerging markets – especially in Africa – show indications of taking on more prominence in the upcoming period. In fact, at present, the continent of Africa represents one of the fastest growing markets in the world. This paper focuses on growth indicators and trends in the African markets as well as potential future international business opportunities; specifically, it examines the competitiveness of African nations, the business environments of countries in Africa, the continent’s international trade situation and urbanization in Africa. The paper concludes with a brief discussion on existing business opportunities together with some challenges which remain on the continent.

Keywords: Africa, Big emerging markets, business opportunities

JEL Classification: M16

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