Some tweaks and Africa will race into sustainability
The continent is blessed with energy, youth and resources, but needs to take on board environmental, social and governance imperatives
30 October 2019 - 17:41
Africa contains some of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Every region on the continent has something to offer, be it natural resources or human capital. The continent is blossoming, teeming with a rising youth population and eager to develop into a global leader with its valuable and diverse offerings.
But for many international investors, Africa still poses a risk. Business models and structures have yet to implement sustainable values to ensure the security of global investment partners’ input, as well as the empowerment of generations to come...
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