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Using Intelligence and Analysis to Identify True Risks, Trends, and Business Opportunities in Africa with Robert Besseling

Unlocking Africa
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Episode #47 with Robert Besseling, Founder and CEO of Pangea-Risk, which is a specialist intelligence firm providing analysis and forecasts on political, security, and economic risk in Africa and the Middle East. Pangea-Risk has become a leading risk advisory and consultancy with a broad network of clients ranging from DFIs, banks, traders, corporates, and insurers, to governments, counter-terrorism, and military forces worldwide. What We Discuss With Robert Besseling Is Africa as risky as it is frequently portrayed to be based on the work you do?What will Africa's risk profile look like in the near future?What risks does the continent face as a result of the global economic downturn, which is causing rising inflation, depletion of foreign exchange reserves, and depreciation of many African currencies?What countries or regions do you currently see as having the most positive future outlook, and what is driving that?How does Africa fare in terms of risk in comparison to other emerging markets?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notes Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Podcasting Is Taking Africa by Storm. The Future of Podcasting in Africa with Melissa Mbugua? Make sure to check it out! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamu Connect with Robert on LinkedIn at RobertBesseling, and Twitter @PangeaRisk Many of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don’t do it alone. If you’d like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.uk info@etkgroup.co.uk

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