The Africa Investment Index factor established by the research firm Quantum Global
Research makes Botswana the most attractive country for investors in Africa.
According to the Swiss investment and consulting firm, Botswana has the 13 key
indicators that investors are looking for, namely the growth factor relative to
GDP, economic growth and domestic investment. The liquidity factor, the real
interest rate, the level of the money supply. Risk factor, currency risk, sovereign
rating, import coverage rate, foreign debt level and current account position).
The factor of the business environment, that is, the rank in the Doing Business
ranking. The demographic factor, total population and finally, the factor of the use
of social networks, penetration rate of Facebook use.
Botswana scores well in most of these indicators, particularly in assessing its sovereign
signature, ease of doing business, and coverage of imports. Morocco ranks second in
the 54 countries studied, ahead of Egypt, South Africa, Zambia, Côte d'Ivoire,
Algeria, Tanzania and Namibia. Burkina Faso closes Top 10.
Moreover, the 2017 edition of the African Investment Index Factors makes
Côte d'Ivoire, the first francophone African country south of the Sahara and the
sixth largest in the region, with the best profile in terms of Investment factors.
The most important economy of the UEMOA is followed by Burkina Faso which is
second in sub-Saharan francophone Africa and 10th in Africa. Morocco, second in
the continental ranking, is the first country in French-speaking Africa and the Maghreb.
The Sherifian kingdom is well noted for its external coverage and a favorable
environment for business. Coming at the third place in Africa is Egypt. South
Africa and Zambia finished in the top five, ranking fourth and fifth respectively.
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