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Directions for use Stirring, the African market remains that of promises, with a growth rate of almost 4%. To take advantage of this, international groups have every interest in positioning themselves, knowingly. Recent events bear witness to this: Africa is the continent of the unexpected. After the wave of the Arab Spring which swept away several African leaders, the popular uprisings of recent months in Algeria and Sudan have caused the fall of two leaders long reputed to be indestructible, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Omar El Béchir, and plunged these Key States in a period of uncertainty. An instability which is found on the microeconomic scale. Evidenced by Orange's recent setbacks in Niger. Established in the country for more than ten years, the operator's sub...

The other day, I attended a round table on “The global strategic landscape”. The panelists were members of the IESE International Advisory Board. Among them, Bunun Ahoskie, founder and CEO of the Chair Center Group and president of the First Bank of Nigeria. I thought I would share with you some of his advice for foreign companies wishing to investing in Africa:• Do not bring solutions but be ready to engage with others to find solutions: re-engage the minds of the African people to solve their problems.• You need local partnerships: coming from outside, you will find a few elements that will challenge your business model.• You can't have a short-term goal: you need patience for the investment to mature or for the industry to set up you may need to help shape the industry.• Know the value...

So, you are off to New Zealand? A bucket-list destination for many travellers and expats alike. Whether travelling for business or for your holidays, New Zealand is a highly popular destination for those seeking adventure and natural beauty overseas. The country boasts some truly spectacular landscapes, sumptuous food and wine, stunning beaches,glorious weather and refreshinglymulti-cultural,it’s no surprise that many people choose New Zealand when heading abroad.Like Australia, New Zealandis far less densely populated than many European countries and offers economic advantage for many with an increased opportunity for skilled workers. There is also a whole host of sports and experiences to enjoy and the capital, Wellington, is buzzing with culture and music, as well as being the base loc...

The United States is a popular choice for those looking for a new life abroad. The USA offers an economic appeal for many in pursuit of the ‘Great American Dream’.It is a very attractive country for those looking for work opportunities and also property is comparatively cheap compared to the UK. Among the most popular destinations for those moving to The United States are, New York, Houston, New Jersey, Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston and San Francisco. You may be eager to experience some of the food and recreational activities enjoyed in the USA. There is a huge music scene, as well as a thriving nightlife in the spectacular cities such as New York and Las Vegas. If the pace of the city isn’t for your then the mountain ranges, canyons, beaches and national parks offer an opportunity for o...

Over the years, Los Angeles has been famed worldwide for Hollywood and a bustling film/entertainment industry. LA, however, possesses an array of smashing places to visit suitable for all and sundry. With stunning beaches, multiple adventure parks, art spectacles, and diverse traditions, LA is a complete vacation destination. If you’re looking for activities to declutter, LA hosts gripping hiking and bike riding trails. When in LA, you can always cap your adventurous days, with visits to the prime shopping destinations in the city. Or chill and unwind in one of LA’s cute spas. As you prepare for your next trip to LA, remember to include the following places in your itinerary. Griffith Park Hosting a Greek theater, LA Zoo, the Griffith Observatory, hiking trails, golf courses, an...

It’s true! There’s A Valentine’s Day for Men on March 14th. While we know about traditional Valentine’s Day on February 14th, did you know there is Guys Valentine’s Day just one month later? It may be something you’re assuming has been dreamt up by the men in our lives, but it certainly has more history to it than you would imagine.To understand what makes a requirement for there to be a day just for guys, we take a look back through history. We’ll talk about the origins of ‘Valentine’s Day’, the day of love, celebrated on February 14th and how this brings us to the National Guys Valentine’s Day of the modern era. The history of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a day that has been celebrated for many centuries. As early as the 14th century, it was declared “an official day of roma...

When your post is upvoted by other Reddit Karma users, you get karma. Small amounts of karma may be necessary in order to reach other subreddits, but otherwise it simply serves as a point of pride. Know what you know about karma. Karma refers to points earned on Facebook from upvotes which are the Reddit equivalents to "likes." For each upvote you gain about one karma point, and for each downvote you lose about one karma point. Understand the various kinds of Karma. From the following types of posts you will receive different types of karma: Post Karma: Posting an external connection or making a text-only post and then receiving upvotes will give you karma "post". Content Karma: Posting a comment on an existing post or link and receiving upvotes can result in karma "comm...