An FSG On the Ground Insight: Zambia has all ingredients for economic success, but erratic and inconsistent government policies hold back growth, finds Anna Rosenberg, head of FSG’s Sub-Saharan Africa research practice, currently on a research trip in Southern Africa.…
Senegal: The land of hospitality extends welcome to businesses
An FSG On The Ground Insight: Alexa Lion, Sub-Saharan Africa analyst at Frontier Strategy Group is currently on a research trip to Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal. Here are her latest insights. Small and stable I write as the voice of…
Emerging Market View: What Our Analysts Are Reading
Despite the cost of the Ebola outbreak currently ravaging West Africa (a potential $33 billion by the World Bank’s estimation) and growing concern over the continent’s growth prospects, Africa’s sovereign debt market is booming. According to the New York Times, investors…
The Ebola Scare – What Businesses Need to Know
Ebola has been dominating media coverage of Sub-Saharan Africa ever since a man stricken with the disease landed in Lagos in July. Despite the scary headlines, businesses must differentiate fact from fear in order to assess the virus’ potential impact…
Nigeria: Insecurity and its impact on business
Despite ongoing violence in Nigeria, opinions about the country’s security challenges and what they mean for investors differ widely among local entrepreneurs and international business leaders. Some executives, whether in Lagos or other commercial centers like Abuja or Port Harcourt, say they aren’t concerned.…
Kenya: Worsening Insecurity Impacts Business and the Economy
As another major terrorist attack has hit Kenya, companies should expect this not to be the last one in the near future. Terrorism is creating a growing sense of fear that is harming consumer-oriented businesses and tourism, a major driver…
MNC Insight: Five things I learned during my 10-day visit to Dubai
I met with more than a dozen Dubai-based senior executives from multinational companies across several sectors. Five important issues emerged during our conversations: 1. Improving performance in Africa is the focus of MEA strategic planning During my visit to Dubai, 70%…