The Economist Intelligence Unit's report, sponsored by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, examines the factors enabling businesses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to scale up. The report considers the policy environment, technology and infrastructure, and financing options that allow businesses to access markets in other countries on the continent and beyond. It also explores the role of foreign investors in facilitating business expansion, focusing on those based in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries. The report combines extensive desk research, data analysis, and insights from interviews with executives at businesses in SSA across fintech, energy, hospitality, and consumer goods that have successfully expanded across countries, as well as investors in Africa and the GCC. The interviews were conducted in April and May 2019.
