Tag: Africa

  • The Rise of African Offshore Tax Havens: A Closer Look at the Trend

    The Rise of African Offshore Tax Havens: A Closer Look at the Trend

    The term “tax haven” typically conjures up images of tropical islands in the Caribbean or secretive jurisdictions in Europe. However, in recent years, a new breed of tax havens has emerged in a perhaps unexpected locale: Africa. The rise of African Offshore Tax Havens has been precipitated by economic liberalization, attractive regulatory environments, and a…

  • Raw Diamonds and Congo Cubes from the DRC

    Raw Diamonds and Congo Cubes from the DRC

    How many raw diamonds and Congo cubes export from DRC According to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which tracks the export and import of raw diamonds globally, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was the third-largest producer of rough diamonds in 2019, with a reported export value of $0.66 billion. Regarding the “Congo cube”…

  • African Infrastructure Development Projects

    African Infrastructure Development Projects

    Infrastructure development is a key driver for progress across the African continent and a critical enabler for productivity and sustainable economic growth. It contributes significantly to human development, poverty reduction, and the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). According to the African Development Bank. African Infrastructure Development Projects for the Next 10 Years There are…

  • The Data Center Construction Industry in Africa, 2020-2025 – Smart City Initiatives Fuel Data Center/Edge Deployments

    The Data Center Construction Industry in Africa, 2020-2025 – Smart City Initiatives Fuel Data Center/Edge Deployments

    DUBLIN, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The “Data Center Construction Market in Africa – Industry Outlook and Forecast 2020-2025” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. In-depth Analysis and Data-driven Insights on the Impact of COVID-19 Included 1. What is the Africa data center construction market size and growth rate during the forecast period?2. What…

  • The “High 5s”: A Strategic Vision and Results that are Transforming Africa

    The “High 5s”: A Strategic Vision and Results that are Transforming Africa

    For the past ten years, Africa has recorded some of the world’s strongest rates of economic growth. At the same time, many African economies continue to function at well below their full potential. Structural transformation is needed to create more jobs, reduce poverty and accomplish sustainable development objectives. The African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) High 5…