IHS Africa has commissioned a study that attempts to fill a gap in the scholarship on the country’s thriving economy. The recently released report, conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, looks at the tight-knit network of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) currently driving Nigeria’s remarkable economic development. With the help of financial funding from IHS Africa, the work carried out for this report has identified a series of key areas where swift government action would give SME entrepreneurs the boost they need and significantly decrease the difficulty of carrying out business operations in the region.
Implementing the necessary changes is of vital importance, not in the least because 90% of all business being conducted in Nigeria is carried out in the SME sector. The IHS Africa study identified five key productivity areas, in addition to associated challenges that are preventing the sector from reaching its full potential. The report also includes a series of recommendations on how to create a fertile terrain for business development. This report is only a small step on what looks to be a long road, but it will certainly not be the last and IHS Africa and the ICT solutions they offer will play an important part in facilitating the process of change.
One of the most important conclusions to be drawn from the IHS Africa report is the fact that the five categories where progress was monitored (policy, ICT, infrastructure, energy and finance) do not exist independently from one another. For example, deficiencies in adequate transportation facilities have had an impact on the proliferation of telecommunication solutions. Therefore, the onus of reform does not rest squarely on one of the participants (government, banks, the SMEs themselves) and any actions should not fail to take this complex web of interconnectedness into account.
Nigeria is now Africa’s leading economy, overtaking South Africa last year to become the continent’s largest nation in terms of GDP. Yet to take its rightful place among the world’s top emerging markets, the country must overcome a series of obstacles. Most pressing are economic diversification, job creation and a more effective conversion of growth into what matters most: rising incomes for the country’s 173m citizens.
One change-maker for all three goals will be the country’s vast network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This report summarises the key messages that emerged during the first five episodes of the ERIA MSME Talks, a series of webinars designed to discuss key issues, challenges, and opportunities for ASEAN MSMEs in the COVID-19 world, with a diverse group of stakeholders including entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and experts from the region. This report details some of the building blocks for the development of more sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems during the post-pandemic economic recovery in ASEAN.
Building a digital Nigeria is an Economist Intelligence Unit report. The findings are based on desk research, interviews and fieldwork in Nigeria conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The research was sponsored by Accenture.
The April 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda is out. This issue comes against the backdrop of significant developments in West Africa with Ghana set to wind up the International Monetary Fund's Extended Credit Facility program this month and the Cedi having come under pressure in Q1 2019. Nigeria has also witnessed the first monetary policy adjustment in over two years with a surprise dovish signal. We look at what this means for the macroeconomic environment. This issue also includes our latest commentary with the Africa Report and DealMakers Africa.
Nigeria is now Africa’s leading economy, overtaking South Africa last year to become the continent’s largest nation in terms of GDP. Yet to take its rightful place among the world’s top emerging markets, the country must overcome a series of obstacles. Most pressing are economic diversification, job creation and a more effective conversion of growth into what matters most: rising incomes for the country’s 173m citizens.
One change-maker for all three goals will be the country’s vast network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This report summarises the key messages that emerged during the first five episodes of the ERIA MSME Talks, a series of webinars designed to discuss key issues, challenges, and opportunities for ASEAN MSMEs in the COVID-19 world, with a diverse group of stakeholders including entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics, and experts from the region. This report details some of the building blocks for the development of more sustainable and inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems during the post-pandemic economic recovery in ASEAN.
Building a digital Nigeria is an Economist Intelligence Unit report. The findings are based on desk research, interviews and fieldwork in Nigeria conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The research was sponsored by Accenture.
The April 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda is out. This issue comes against the backdrop of significant developments in West Africa with Ghana set to wind up the International Monetary Fund's Extended Credit Facility program this month and the Cedi having come under pressure in Q1 2019. Nigeria has also witnessed the first monetary policy adjustment in over two years with a surprise dovish signal. We look at what this means for the macroeconomic environment. This issue also includes our latest commentary with the Africa Report and DealMakers Africa.
The African Cities Growth Index is a unique lens for
viewing the future of Africa. With the collapse of the
so called commodity super cycle, continuing sluggish
recovery in the global economy, and persistent uncertainty
in growth prospects in many developed and developing
countries alike, the outlook for Africa has changed
dramatically in the past 12 months. As a result, the bullish
sentiments, captured by the “Africa Rising” narrative, have
been substantially dampened, if not vanishing altogether.
Sri Lanka’s State Enterprises have burdened the taxpayer and have delivered little returns. Advocata's inaugural publication looks at the state of the state enterprises and looks at how they can be reformed.
The Kenya Budget Statement for the Fiscal Year 2016/2017
was presented to Rev. Mutava Musyimi, the Chairman of the
Budget and Appropriation Committee of the National Assembly,
by Mr. Henry K. Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for Finance on
8th June 2016 under the theme “Consolidating Gains for a
prosperous Kenya.”
Infrastructural Development Financing Strategy for Nigeria. World Bank Group's Unlocking Financing for Development in Emerging and Developing Economies (EMDEs) Assignment via edX.
Using present facts and information, combined with future insights, signals and scenarios, this report suggests possible futures and the related implications for Finnish SMEs interested to doing business in Sub-Saharan Africa. This report concentrate on similarities within Sub-Saharan Africa that are critical for Finnish SMEs that are considering venturing into Sub-Saharan Africa.
We are pleased to release the March 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue comes at a time when foreign exchange pressures have been broadly benign for most economies under our universe with the exception of Tanzania and Ethiopia. We continue to monitor developments in the two countries. This issue also comes against the backdrop on an election in Nigeria which saw Muhammadu Buhari re-elected signalling continuity of a policy framework which has presented a mixed bag as far as jump-starting the economy from the 2016 recession is concerned.
The African Cities Growth Index is a unique lens for
viewing the future of Africa. With the collapse of the
so called commodity super cycle, continuing sluggish
recovery in the global economy, and persistent uncertainty
in growth prospects in many developed and developing
countries alike, the outlook for Africa has changed
dramatically in the past 12 months. As a result, the bullish
sentiments, captured by the “Africa Rising” narrative, have
been substantially dampened, if not vanishing altogether.
Sri Lanka’s State Enterprises have burdened the taxpayer and have delivered little returns. Advocata's inaugural publication looks at the state of the state enterprises and looks at how they can be reformed.
The Kenya Budget Statement for the Fiscal Year 2016/2017
was presented to Rev. Mutava Musyimi, the Chairman of the
Budget and Appropriation Committee of the National Assembly,
by Mr. Henry K. Rotich, Cabinet Secretary for Finance on
8th June 2016 under the theme “Consolidating Gains for a
prosperous Kenya.”
Infrastructural Development Financing Strategy for Nigeria. World Bank Group's Unlocking Financing for Development in Emerging and Developing Economies (EMDEs) Assignment via edX.
Using present facts and information, combined with future insights, signals and scenarios, this report suggests possible futures and the related implications for Finnish SMEs interested to doing business in Sub-Saharan Africa. This report concentrate on similarities within Sub-Saharan Africa that are critical for Finnish SMEs that are considering venturing into Sub-Saharan Africa.
We are pleased to release the March 2019 Africa Market Update covering the economies of Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. This issue comes at a time when foreign exchange pressures have been broadly benign for most economies under our universe with the exception of Tanzania and Ethiopia. We continue to monitor developments in the two countries. This issue also comes against the backdrop on an election in Nigeria which saw Muhammadu Buhari re-elected signalling continuity of a policy framework which has presented a mixed bag as far as jump-starting the economy from the 2016 recession is concerned.
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS: TRANSFORMING NIGERIA ROADS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALL...Nigeria Centenary
To elevate Nigerian Roads to a Standard where they become National Economic and Socio–Political Assets, contributing to her rapid growth and development; to make Federal Roads functional, pleasurable and an avenue of re-inventing Nigerians’ trust and confidence in government.
That Nigeria’s economy would be in a dire strait in 2009 is no longer news; not with the fall in the price of petrol in the international market and the much talked about and already pinching global economic meltdown.
We have identified seven sectors that foreign investors should consider putting their money even as Merrill Lynch endorsed Nigeria as one of the safest countries for foreign investment in the entire world.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) account for the majority of private-sector activity in both advanced economies and emerging market economies. See what problems they face and what strategies have been put in place to tackle these problems.
This report represents companies across a wide spectrum, in terms of revenue and staff size, spans all major industries and includes local SMEs and large privately owned companies. In the analysis we attempt to answer three key questions:
1. Have the government’s various policy measures had the desired impact?
2. Should more be done to reinforce these policies and the changes they are intended to bring about?
3. What other areas should the government be focusing on?
We hope that this report and the results will serve as a voice for companies operating in Kenya, to inform the government of the concerns and challenges faced by industry.
We would like to thank all the CEOs that took their time and effort in completing the questionnaire. I hope that our report will lead to a more business -friendly regulatory environment, and in turn greater prosperity for Kenya and its people.
- KPMG
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How do mobile tower sites work? | IHS TowersIHS Towers
While the power of mobile phones is indisputable, most of us don’t understand how exactly they work. Whether using your phone to access the internet or to send an SMS message, telecom tower sites are organised more or less the same way. Learn how our information travels from device-to-device in this infographic.
Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility at IHS TowersIHS Towers
Across the African continent, IHS Towers is working diligently on our corporate sustainability and responsibility initiatives. Prioritizing the well-being of our communities is at the forefront of our CSR initiatives, emphasizing the importances of education and empowerment, honesty and integrity in business, and minimizing the impact of the mobile tower industry on the environment. Check out our latest infographic to learn more.
In order to become the leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure to mobile network operators enabling the widest, most efficient and reliable networks throughout the emerging markets, we need to create a connected world where telecommunications promotes continued economic growth and social development throughout Africa. To learn how our values serve as a compass for our actions, check out this infographic!
IHS Towers Presents 2017: The New Forces Shaping African Investment IHS Towers
Weyinmi Popo of Africa Business Review spotlights the Africa Rising narrative, investment trends throughout 2016 (like Helios selling Helios Towers Nigeria to IHS Towers) that will influence the coming year, and predictions for 2017.
IHS Africa, Pan-African tower operator founded in 2001 with operations in Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire & Cameroon.
Provides services across the full tower value chain: managed services, deployment and site ownership.
Issam Darwish, co-founder of IHS Towers, speaks to Forbes AfricaIHS Towers
In March 2014, Issam Darwish, CEO and co-founder of IHS Towers, was featured and interviewed exclusively for the cover of Forbes Africa magazine.
As CEO of the most successful infrastructure providers in the African telecommunications sector, Issam Darwish made headlines after investing $1 billion to create the necessary infrastructure in Africa in 2013.
Despite a turbulent childhood in war-torn Beirut, Darwish always aspired for greatness and dreamed of winning the Nobel Prize for Physics.
Darwish graduated with distinction from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, with a degree in engineering, after his exceptional entry exam results had led the Dean of the school to headhunt him for the course.
A meeting with a group of Lebanese businessmen led him into the telecommunications industry, where he was initially tasked with establishing a billing system, before managing satellite systems at MCI.
Now responsible for one of the largest telecommunications companies in Africa, Forbes America estimates Darwish to be worth approximately $200 million. Yet it hasn’t been an easy road to success.
Darwish may be Lebanese by birth but it is Lagos that he now calls home and, whilst he awaits the formal confirmation of his Nigerian citizenship, the country has shaped his business and personal life for many years.
As the deputy managing director of Nigeria’s first GSM, Motophone, he trained 40 Lebanese expatriates, and 500 Nigerians, in technical, billing, sales and marketing in the late nineties.
After the Nigerian government privatised telecommunications in 2001, Issam Darwish saw the opportunity to provide infrastructure for the growing network and co-founded IHS Towers.
While this proved to be a lucrative market for IHS, a lack of cooperation (and an excess of capital) meant many providers built their own towers without the proper planning to manage them.
Whereas, the US telecoms sector was built on competitors partnering to lower costs, it wasn’t until 2008 and the financial crisis that Darwish was able to persuade the Nigerian industry of the value of cooperation.
IHS Towers plans to become the largest tower leasing operator on the continent, while Issam Darwish is actively involved in establishing an incubator programme for technology entrepreneurs to develop a cutting edge content platform.
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Enterprise Excellence is Inclusive Excellence.pdfKaiNexus
Enterprise excellence and inclusive excellence are closely linked, and real-world challenges have shown that both are essential to the success of any organization. To achieve enterprise excellence, organizations must focus on improving their operations and processes while creating an inclusive environment that engages everyone. In this interactive session, the facilitator will highlight commonly established business practices and how they limit our ability to engage everyone every day. More importantly, though, participants will likely gain increased awareness of what we can do differently to maximize enterprise excellence through deliberate inclusion.
What is Enterprise Excellence?
Enterprise Excellence is a holistic approach that's aimed at achieving world-class performance across all aspects of the organization.
What might I learn?
A way to engage all in creating Inclusive Excellence. Lessons from the US military and their parallels to the story of Harry Potter. How belt systems and CI teams can destroy inclusive practices. How leadership language invites people to the party. There are three things leaders can do to engage everyone every day: maximizing psychological safety to create environments where folks learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo.
Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
Dr. William Harvey is a seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in chemical processing, manufacturing, and operations management. At Michelman, he currently oversees multiple sites, leading teams in strategic planning and coaching/practicing continuous improvement. William is set to start his eighth year of teaching at the University of Cincinnati where he teaches marketing, finance, and management. William holds various certifications in change management, quality, leadership, operational excellence, team building, and DiSC, among others.
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Sustainability has become an increasingly critical topic as the world recognizes the need to protect our planet and its resources for future generations. Sustainability means meeting our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It involves long-term planning and consideration of the consequences of our actions. The goal is to create strategies that ensure the long-term viability of People, Planet, and Profit.
Leading companies such as Nike, Toyota, and Siemens are prioritizing sustainable innovation in their business models, setting an example for others to follow. In this Sustainability training presentation, you will learn key concepts, principles, and practices of sustainability applicable across industries. This training aims to create awareness and educate employees, senior executives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, and supply chain partners, on the importance and implementation of sustainability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts that form the foundation of sustainability within corporate environments.
2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
To download the complete presentation, visit: https://www.oeconsulting.com.sg/training-presentations
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Remote sensing and monitoring are changing the mining industry for the better. These are providing innovative solutions to long-standing challenges. Those related to exploration, extraction, and overall environmental management by mining technology companies Odisha. These technologies make use of satellite imaging, aerial photography and sensors to collect data that might be inaccessible or from hazardous locations. With the use of this technology, mining operations are becoming increasingly efficient. Let us gain more insight into the key aspects associated with remote sensing and monitoring when it comes to mining.
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