It’s still unclear what is going to happen post-Brexit, but in terms of trade there has been a fair amount of noise about a potential agreement with the United States of America. With the prospect of cheap and colourful breakfast cereals hitting our shelves soon, British firms need to be ready to take advantage of
Africa has a great reputation as a continent filled with resources, human and natural. This has made it attractive to major investors over the years. One of the biggest factors responsible for economic and social development within a clime is the ease with which businesses can operate. Where the right factors are in place within
Shipping goods overseas is very different to shipping items locally. Not only does it require the combination of ensuring goods arrive at their destination in a timely manner in one piece, they must also comply with customs regulations. That’s before you even think about security issues. For global companies, it’s paramount your overseas shipping is
This post is joint with Casey Friedman. Today, the World Bank launched a new report, “Growing Africa: Unlocking the Potential of Agribusiness.” The report argues that agriculture and agribusiness should be at the top of the development and business agenda in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Bank is right to emphasize this issue–of the $25 billion of food