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This is Africa, a publication from the Financial Times Ltd, examines African business and politics in a global context makes sense of the relationships that Africa is building with the rest of the world. It aims to challenge international preconceptions about the continent and to identify the opportunities and the risks in this dynamic business environment. This is Africa equips senior decision makers with the knowledge to understand the evolution of African economies, find partners and investments that match their criteria for return, or development, and position their brands to take advantage of the rise of the African consumer.

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector. We help developing countries achieve sustainable growth by financing investment, mobilizing capital in international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. In FY12, our investments reached an all-time high of more than $20 billion, leveraging the power of the private sector to create jobs, spark innovation, and tackle the world’s most pressing development challenges. For more information, please visit: www.ifc.org/africa

IFC’s Conflict Affected States in Africa (CASA) Initiative, launched in 2008, is helping design and implement integrated strategies targeted to support economic recovery and growth in seven sub Saharan African countries: Burundi, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. The Initiative is supported by Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway. Denmark and Sweden provide additional support in South Sudan and Liberia respectively. For more information, please visit: www.ifc.org/casa

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The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It comprises five closely associated institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Each institution plays a distinct role in the mission to fight poverty and improve living standards for people in the developing world.

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