February 18th, 2013
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Lessons from Emerging Markets: Africa

With more than a billion people, Africa is home to 16 of the world’s 30 fastest-growing economies. Yet the continent is often overlooked, which we believe is related to a lack of advertising around its own potential. But with a rapidly improving business infrastructure, a booming stock market, and a young and ambitious population, there has never been a better time to invest in Africa and in the African people February 17, 2013 at 10:17AM

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November 3rd, 2012
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Sustainability is the key element of the country’s economic and social recovery. As smart business leaders already know, we cannot, and must not, opt for ‘green’ or ‘growth’ in isolation.

‘Green’ and ‘growth’ must not happen in isolation - 01 Nov 2012 - Opinion from BusinessGreen

Gerd adds: I agree 90% - decoupling growth from environmental impact is feasible, but not in all instances, imho. Decreasing consumption will remain a key requirement as well, imho.

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October 13th, 2012
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In Five Years, Most Africans Will Have Smartphones | TechCrunch

sub-Saharan Africa is much wealthier than it was ten years ago. As The Economist points out, most of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies both to and since 2010 lie south of the Sahara. October 13, 2012 at 02:39PM

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December 3rd, 2011
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Infograph: Seven Billion

Section from an interesting infograph by ResearchMatters, found on Jonathan MacDonalds blog, looking at the future of the population on our Planet.

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November 13th, 2011
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Why Start-Ups Fail

Click image to display full graph. (via Jonathan MacDonald)

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