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The Emerging Markets of Africa: Business Opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe

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This paper discusses the increasing importance of emerging markets, particularly those in Africa, in terms of international business opportunities in the post-financial crisis period; while BRIC economies have received a lot of attention in the preceding decade, other emerging markets - especially in Africa - show indications of taking on more prominence in the upcoming period. In fact, at present, the continent of Africa represents one of the fastest growing markets in the world. This paper focuses on growth indicators and trends in the African markets as well as potential future international business opportunities; specifically, it examines the competitiveness of African nations, the business environments of countries in Africa, the continent's international trade situation and urbanization in Africa. The paper concludes with a brief discussion on existing business opportunities together with some challenges which remain on the continent.

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  • Gina M. Cook, 2013. "The Emerging Markets of Africa: Business Opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe," Central European Business Review, Prague University of Economics and Business, vol. 2013(4), pages 30-38.
    • Handle: RePEc:prg:jnlcbr:v:2013:y:2013:i:4:id:62:p:30-38
    DOI: 10.18267/j.cebr.62
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    Keywords

    Big emerging markets; Africa; business opportunities;
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    • M16 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - International Business Administration

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