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Complex but worth it
September 6, 2013
Complex but worth it

Setting up a business in Nigeria can be complicated. But the prospect of good returns on investment can make it worthwhile. Compared to many countries setting up a new business in Nigeria is a challenge. Globally, […]
A tale of two investors
October 1, 2013
A tale of two investors

For AMDI, all investors are created equal. Here is how AMDI helped a Spanish manufacturer (Sage Energia y Produccion) and a start-up (Elephant Vert) with their entries into Morocco. As Ahmed Fassi-Fihri, the director of AMDI […]
Top 10 reasons to invest in Nigeria
October 1, 2013
Top 10 reasons to invest in Nigeria

1 Abundant resources Nigeria has enormous resources, most of which are yet to be fully exploited. Tremendous investment opportunity exists in the solid minerals sector. Mineral resources include coal, tin, iron ore and others. Agricultural products […]
No Byzantine complexity
September 26, 2013
No Byzantine complexity

Setting up a company in Morocco is relatively simple and fast. Morocco also differs from its neighbors since it enables foreigners to operate without local partners. Frederic ElbarManaging DirectorMaghreb Consulting The creation of a company in […]
In good company
September 24, 2013
In good company

Chile’s main stock exchange, the Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago, has performed well over the past decade. It relies more on bonds and debt instruments than on a less-active equity market. For trading in stocks, bonds, […]
Attracting industry
September 13, 2013
Attracting industry

InvestChile aims to attract high-impact investment in order to grow the Chilean economy and diversify its production and export base. Juan Antonio Figueroa,Head of Investment Promotion DivisionInvestChilejafigueroa@corfo.cl In 2009, when the US agricultural company Pioneer wanted […]
Top 10 reasons to invest in Chile
October 1, 2013
Top 10 reasons to invest in Chile

1 Dynamic Economy Chile has the most dynamic economy in Latin America. In 2010, Chile’s GDP expanded by 5.2% while per capita income reached its highest level in eight years, this despite Chile suffering the sixth […]
Opening doors for investors
September 26, 2013
Opening doors for investors

The Moroccan Investment Development Agency (AMDI) was completely revamped in 2009 to facilitate foreign investment into Morocco, and to launch outbound marketing using the agency’s seven foreign bureaus. AMDI’s purpose is two-fold. It provides advice and […]
Chile among top FDI recipients
September 13, 2013
Chile among top FDI recipients

A strong economy, attractive business climate and skilled workforce are some of the reasons Chile is a highly attractive destination for international businesses and foreign direct investment. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has played a decisive role […]
Nigeria’s new dawn
September 6, 2013
Nigeria’s new dawn

Nigeria already receives the largest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa but a series of reforms is making the country even more attractive to outside investment. Foreign direct investment inflows to Nigeria have grown […]
Fewer rules for business creation
September 14, 2013
Fewer rules for business creation

Already one of the most business–friendly countries in Latin America, Chile is moving forward on making business creation simpler and more affordable for foreign investors. The process for setting up a business in Chile is becoming […]
Top 7 reasons to invest in Morocco
August 19, 2013
Top 7 reasons to invest in Morocco

1 Stable political environment Morocco is the safest and most stable country in the Middle East and North Africa region for investors. Morocco is a democratic and social constitutional monarchy. Since coming to the throne in […]
Africa’s biggest oil producer
September 6, 2013
Africa’s biggest oil producer

Nigeria relies heavily on its oil revenues to the detriment of its other abundant resources. Petroleum is Nigeria’s largest industry and main generator of income. The government, however, is trying to reduce the country’s dependence on […]
Aviation takes off
September 27, 2013
Aviation takes off

Morocco has developed an internationally competitive aerospace platform that is already recognized worldwide. Ten years ago, Morocco focused on the potential of the aeronautics and space industries. Today, aeronautics is a significant engine of growth, with […]

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