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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...
Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
The demand for natural and agricultural resources from Europe, the US and Asia has meant Africa has become a major beneficiary of enhanced global trade. As a result, transportation and logistics businesses on the continent are undergoing a significant boom after years of under-investment. Furthermore, first-world technologies are now being applied to improve efficiency.
The privatization of African ports, the continued liberalization of the airline sector and the oil discoveries in the Gulf of Guinea and Ghana will create additional opportunities and deal flow over the coming years. Finally, increased seaborne trade with Asia and Brazil is putting pressure on African countries to develop their ports and cargo handling facilities. Together these developments result in private equity opportunities to invest in these sectors alongside international and local strategic partners.