Originally posted at www.afribiz.info.

The results of the African Country Infrastructure Diagnostic (ACID) study was released by the World Bank today. It provides detailed data and analysis of the ICT, Power, Transport, Air Transport, Ports, Railways, Roads, Irrigation, Water Resources, Water Supply and Sanitation infrastructure sectors in 30 African countries. This research serves as a baseline for future infrastructure development in Afric… Continue

Originally posted at www.afribiz.info.

The results of the African Infrastructure Country Diagnostic (AICD) study was released by the World Bank today. It provides detailed data and analysis of the ICT, Power, Transport, Air Transport, Ports, Railways, Roads, Irrigation, Water Resources, Water Supply and Sanitation infrastructure sectors in 30 African countries. This research serves as a baseline for future infrastructure development in Afric… Continue

“The process for seeking capital, or funding, for a business is an ongoing task that entrepreneurs need to understand,” says Patrice Backer. Mr. Backer is Chief Operating Officer for Advanced Finance and Investment Group (AFIG). He joined us for our November 4, 2009 segment, “Preparing Your African Venture for Investors.”

We opened the show with an overview of private equity funding options for businesses based on their lifecycle. There are essentially two phases – start-up and growth/ex… Continue

The mission of BiD Network is to contribute to sustainable economic growth by stimulating entrepreneurship in emerging markets. BiD Network supports entrepreneurs in writing their business plans by offering them coaching and other business tools. The best entrepreneurs gain access to investors in our ne… Continue

Today Africa Business Communities launches the Africa Business Women Network.

All African business women - and African women who want to start a business - are more than welcome to join!

Follow this link to visit the Africa Business Women Network:… Continue