A recent report published by African Development Bank Group has confirmed that Africa is now the world’s fastest growing economy, with around one third of its countries experiencing annual growth of over six percent. The private sector continues to be Africa’s main engine for growth and the region is expected to remain an attractive destination for foreign investment for years to come.
With such opportunities come risks. Investors in Africa will be well aware of the legal and political risks that continue to be endemic to many of Africa’s economies. An important challenge for foreign investors is how to mitigate these risks to the maximum extent possible.
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