THE WAY FORWARD

Africa is a continent ripe with opportunities for investors willing to participate in, as well as profit from, the continent’s development. Africa is pulling itself out of the conflict trap – the vicious circle in which conflict hampers growth, and low growth breeds conflict.

African countries need investment partners to help them confront and exploit the particular mix of challenges and opportunities they face. With youth unemployment already high, Africa needs to create jobs fast. The private sector is now the major source of jobs for Africans. Expanding trade and investment is vital to ensure sustained and equitable job creation.