A good performance in the Doing Business rankings is increasingly becoming a government priority for many African countries, following the lead of Rwanda, which was an early star-performer.
Who Says Being Landlocked Is Terrible? In Africa It’s Not All Bad News
Streamlining logistics and clearance is an existential issue for landlocked countries, but the coastal countries have the “luxury” of dysfunction.
Africa In The Global Competitiveness Index, 2008
In the 2008 rankings, Tunisia is Africa’s most competitive country in terms of doing business, followed by South Africa and Botswana. Zimbabwe, battling hyperinflation, isn’t in last place – though you might expect so.
Africa Competitiveness Report 2009; Where It’s Good To Do Business
WEF says African businesses can become far more competitive, but governments will need to improve access to finance, resist pressure to erect trade barriers, upgrade infrastructure, improve health and strength institutions
Africa In The Global Enabling Trade Report 2009; Where It’s Easy To Trade – Or A Nightmare
The report measures and analyses institutions, policies and services enabling trade in national economies around the world. In Africa, Mauritius has the best enabling environment for global trade.