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Private Equity Principles
Historically, the private equity partnership structure has been effective in aligning the interests of investors...
International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidlines
Private equity managers may be required to carry out periodic valuations of investments as part of the reporting proccess to investors in the funds they manage....
Sub-Saharan Africa Recovery and New Risks
Sub-Saharan Africa's recovery from the crisis-induced slowdown is well underway, with growth now back fairly close to the high levels of the mid-2000s...
Agribusinesses
Africa has approximately 12% of the world’s arable land, yet only 20% is in use with only 7% irrigated compared to 40% in Asia. According to the World Bank, around 15% of Sub-Saharan African GDP was generated from agriculture and agribusinesses in 2007. Major commodities include cocoa; cotton; fish; sugar; coffee; timber; tobacco; tea; fruits and meat.
Additionally, there is abundant opportunity for investment in the biofuels sector, with climatic conditions generally suitable for the cultivation of biofuel feedstocks. One competitive advantage in Africa comes from local governments drive for the private sector to develop and commercialise these commodities.