Doing Business in Africa: A Boom and Changing Risk Landscape

Lola Adekanye, Program Officer for Africa, Center for International Private Enterprise, Nigeria Office. Anna Kompanek, Director, Global Programs, CIPE.

August 17, 2020

  • Whether it is large-scale Kenyan agricultural producers or Ethiopian apparel manufacturers, Africa is an increasingly attractive place to source goods bound for European markets but remains inherently risky in terms of compliance

  • This session, featuring speakers based in Washington DC and Nigeria, offers a view from the frontlines on how companies and compliance professionals are striking a balance between opportunity and risk on the Continent

  • From experience working on compliance issues in 16 African markets, the presenters will discuss how to find trusted local companies that meet due diligence requirements, and how to strengthen their compliance capacity and reduce risk profile

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