Entrepreneurial Opportunities in West Africa

While the problems many African countries face are widely known and dominate the perceptions of the continent as a whole, there are a number of positive aspects that, although highly relevant for foreign investors, are little known. As in other continents, there are profitable investment opportunities to be found in most African countries. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is welcomed and, indeed, actively sought by virtually every African country. The contribution that FDI can make toward economic development and integration into the world economy is widely recognized. For this reason, African countries have made considerable efforts over the past decade to improve their investment climate.