Unlocking Africa

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

Episode 47

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!

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