Small Business Entrepreneur Blog

GBF was birthed as a non-profit organization in 1999 to promote sustainable economic development led by socially responsible businesses via collaboration between businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations. It was set up to be the leading platform for Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) and economic development in Nigeria through non-governmental and non-profit operations.
GBF has built a private sector 

Africa Adventure Consultants (AAC - http://www.adventuresinafrica.com/), takes corporate social responsibility to heart both at home and on safari. The Denver-based purveyor of hand-crafted, luxury safaris in Africa is dedicated to leaving a small ecological footprint and making a large impact socially wherever they go.
“In our increasingly threatened and fragile world, to know and not to act 

The rise in our construction industry value forecast this quarter reflects higher oil prices that are a crucial factor in Angola’s oil-dependent economy. As such, our previous forecast of real industry growth of 2.3% for 2009 has now been revised upwards to 8.1%. We reiterate that for Angola, forecasting is exceptionally difficult as official data 

Writer and journalist, Paschal Eze, speaks with blunt clarity about one reason why Africa struggles with image, which impacts business opportunities. He says, “It’s not only the Western media, but also African media who do not represent Africa well. You see how places like Vietnam have transformed in the minds of people to a destination 

From traditional baskets to fashion runways, African style is suddenly pervasive.  Handicrafts sourced from Africa are particularly hot these days.  The reason?  Consumers not only love the vibrant patterns, but they are also increasingly attracted to the idea that “trade not aid” is a way to make a difference.
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