International courses: Africa
Investment outlook for Africa 2011
While some countries in Africa are in serious turmoil or experiencing the 'Arab Spring,' many others continue to show stable economic growth. Shanta Devarajan, the World Bank's chief economist for Africa, expects that direct foreign investment in Africa in 2011 will exceed that of 2010, which at USD 55 billion was a record high. Read more…

Corporate governance and Africa's potential: what's the deal?
When operating in Africa, European multinationals are good at introducing their corporate management style, bringing in qualified managers, building local human resources and navigating national politics. This model implies a low risk profile, securing direct foreign investments and their financial returns. It requires the participation of experienced board members to lead local daughter companies, people who are able to understand domestic business and political realities, while being able to communicate with overseas investors. This implies advanced stakeholder management skills on the part of these board members. Read more…

A Dutch register for board members in Africa
The Governance University and the Royal Tropical Institute are in the process of establishing a register for qualified board members in Africa. The purpose of the register is, firstly, to contribute to Africa's need for qualified board members, who improve general corporate governance of a firm, reduce risk perception by investors and therefore impact positively on the firm's access to investment capital. Secondly, the register will help to match motivated and qualified African and Dutch potential board members with African companies in need of such board members. The register will therefore develop and maintain contacts with businesses and investors in Africa, and manage a database of qualified people who have the ambition to become board member in Africa.

Understanding more about corporate governance in Africa
Are you interested in corporate governance in Africa and would you like to read more about it? A dossier on the issue with the most informative publications and news articles on the issue is available by clicking here.