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USA Africa Dialogue Series - Fwd: [Mwananchi] From: David Fick, Author, Africa Continent of Economic Opportunity, Please Forward to Friends of Africa



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From: David Fick <whlgeagle@aol.com>
Date: 19 November 2010 17:29
Subject: [Mwananchi] From: David Fick, Author, Africa Continent of Economic Opportunity, Please Forward to Friends of Africa
To: whlgeagle@aol.com, africanentrepreneurs@gmail.com


 

November 19, 2010
 
From: David Fick, Author, Africa Continent of Economic Opportunity, Please Forward to Friends of Africa
 
Dear Friends of Africa:
 
My book Africa Continent of Economic Opportunity is available for buyers within the United States direct from the author's limited home inventory of 100 books for $80 including free shipment within the United States.
 
Proceeds received by Christmas 2010 will be forwarded by author to Doctors without Borders in New York for their medical relief projects in Africa.
 
Outside the United States the book is available from Amazon.com 
 
The World Bank's new report on Africa, published 15 November 2010, concludes that the continent "could be on the brink of an economic take-off, much like China was 30 years ago, and India 20 years ago". In its draft strategy for Africa, published 15 November 2010, the bank said the continent's steady economic growth, progress on the millennium development goals and good rates of returns on investments give Africa "unprecedented opportunity for transformation and growth". Promoting Africa as an exciting and lucrative investment destination will be crucial to fulfilling this potential, it added. "The emergence of new development partners such as China, the untapped potential of mobilising domestic resources, as well as the rise in private capital flows to Africa, calls for a new approach – Africa as an investment proposition – and points to the need for new partnerships among governments, development partners and the private sector," said the bank.
 
Best Regards,
David Fick
 
 
 
Day in the Sun for Africa's Hard-Nosed Entrepreneurs

The New Times
BOOK REVIEW
February 11, 2007
By Mwiti Marete
Kigali, Rwanda

David Fick's "Africa: Continent of Economic Opportunity" reads like a "Who is Who" list of hard-nosed African entrepreneurs who have fished in life's dustbins and weathered the elements with astounding results.

The 512-page volume is based on his belief that the second largest continent has immense potential that only waits to be tapped, and his confidence in her citizens' creativity, resilience and industry.

"While many write off Africa as the continent of despair, other enterprising individuals and organisations have recognized the huge, untapped potential of Africa and are actively pursuing business ventures across the continent," says the book.

The book features brief descriptions of these successful entrepreneurs and their ongoing enterprises in Africa. Each story captures the spirit behind these successes and highlights how they are not only creating countless job opportunities in 53 African countries but also bringing immeasurable improvement to the quality of life in African communities

Recognising the African entrepreneurs who are making dreams come true - albeit the hard way - Fick says he wrote the book to create awareness on the obstacles and successes of entrepreneurship in Africa, "to tell the story of people and their communities that are successful in developing Africa".

"By sounding out African entrepreneurs about the visions they harbour of their continent, I have tried to present the successes and the philosophies of these entrepreneurs, and also the philosophies of the economists, educators and political readers who are interested in developing Africa to its full potential for the benefit of Africans and the world," Fick writes.

And he is optimistic.

"'Old' Africa is well known for its many challenges," writes Fick. "In a 'new' Africa, the continent's challenges will be addressed and overcome with new strategies, new approaches and new ways of doing things, in order for Africa's vast opportunities to be exploited for the benefit of its entire people."

Besides calling for the developed world to come to Africa's aid, he prescribes regional cooperation as the cure for the continent's many woes.

"A successful AU will empower all of Africa, not merely the strong countries," Fick observes, and predicts: "Africa's abundant resources will then benefit the health, education and wellbeing of all Africans." He concludes with an array of proposals on how to make life on the continent brighter - aptly called "Africa's Future"............................................

What "Africa: Continent of Economic Opportunity" offers is a rich menu of information - and inspiration - for readers across the divide: policy makers, practising and potential entrepreneurs, scholars, and leisure seekers. Simply put, it is Africa's newest package for global consumption.

For the optimistic, it reinforces their resolve to make Africa a better place for all; for the pessimist, it is a jolting disproval of the old, misplaced depiction of Africa as "the Dark Continent".

And few can be as authoritative on the issues addressed in this book as David S. Fick, a graduate of Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania who has spent his entire business career as an entrepreneur in Kansas and has travelled widely, including to Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. He has visited Africa's other 50 countries via research by means of the Internet and e-mail correspondence, corresponding with entrepreneurs in all the 53 countries and asking for their corrections and improvements to their rough draft text.

Add this to the rich bibliography of speeches by international opinion leaders and reports by credible international bodies and the Media.

And true to his confessed passion for a vibrant economic environment in Africa, Fick has published with an African firm, and his distributors are selected from local booksellers, according to an earlier e-mail interview with this writer. Again, the book is not a money-making venture: the author has donated his entire royalties to charity. To cap it all, the cover illustration is derived from the artwork "Africa Connections", a batik by Nuwa Nnyanzi from Uganda.

Table of Contents and Index:
(By order of appearance)
 
Chapter One: Economic and Political Policies
 
Easterly, William
Acemoglu, Daron
Mwencha, Erastus JO
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Louw, Leon
Madavo, Callisto
Dichter, David
Bannock, Graham
World Bank
International Finance Corporation
Neshamba, Francis
Mpanga, David FK
Tukur, Alhaji Bamanga
Timba, Patterson
Morris, Julian
Ayittey, George
Khoza, Reuel

Chapter Two: Challenges and Opportunities
 
Museveni, Yoweri
Colman, Tony
Short, Claire
Corporate Council on Africa
Africa Business Forum (Wharton)
Oxfam
O'Neill, Paul H
Bono (Paul Hewson)
Melloan, George
Whitaker, Rosa M
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Thurow, Roger
Steinmann, Daniel
 
Chapter Three: Ghana
 
Apraku, Kofi
Banda, Alhaji Asoma
Nduom, Kwesi
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS)
Ash-Geo
Printex (Ghana) Limited
Kyerematen, Alan
Ceramica Tamakloe
Neko Tech
Skyy Power Fm
Mensah, Sam
Aidoo, Judith
Effah, Edward
Amegashie, Dzifa
Manu, Nicholas
Salter-Nour, Cordelia
Darko, Kwabena
Osafo-Addo, Leticia
Naasakle
Ocloo, Esther Afua
Quachey, Lucia
 
Chapter 4: Nigeria
 
Okoigun, Alfred
Arco Marine
Totalsupport Group
Ocean & Oil (Ocando)
Otedola, Femi
Otudeko, Oba
Adenuga, Mike
Globacom Limited
Okere, Austin
Computer Warehouse
Omatek Computers
Adeola, Fola
FATE Foundation
Ruff 'n Tumble
Wandy Foods
Tantalizers
Teeto Cakes
Bellview Airlines
Osime, Abolaji
ABC Transport
Awake Africa
Nwuneli, Ndidi
Ehigiamusoe, Godwin
LAPO (Lift Above Poverty Organization)
Dada, Bamidele
Hayatu-Deen, Mohammed
Talon (Nigeria) Limited
Talabi, Samuel Olanrewaju
Spectra Nigeria Limited
Kuteyi, Duro
Fair Trade Network of Nigeria (FTNN)
Gompil, Semshak
 
Chapter 5: The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde.
 
Taf Construction Ltd
Njie, Mustapha
Samba, Amadou
Bah, Adama
Kromah, Andrew
Trickle Up
Heineken International
Sierra Fishing Company
Johnson-Sirleaf, Ellen
Jungle Water Group
Liberian Observer
Bonjal Fast Food
Haddad Group of Companies
Kante, Djeinabou
Manobi Sénégal
Pictoon (Senegal)
Cissokho, Mamadou
Goudiaby, Pierre Atepa
AKFED (Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development)
Cocovico
Agbanga Karité
Songhai Centre
Dossou-Aworet, Samuel
Ouedraogo, Bernard Lédéa
Yameogo, Salif and Cheick Kader
Bally, Mossadeck
Multifunctional platform
Mia Mali
Pasternak, Professor Dov
Wangari, Amina Hassane
Almeida, Isabel Maria Garcia de
 
Chapter 6: Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland
 
Steinmannn, Daniel
Namibia Economist
Elago, Sara
Devenish, Anita
Otjiruze Hunting & Guest Farm
Wilderness Safaris
Children in the Wilderness
Namib Mills
Uri Offroad Vehicles
Nature Investments Pty Ltd
Novanam Group of Companies
Namibia Breweries Limited
Namib Sun Hotels
Namib Sun Hunting Safaris
Ongopolo Mining and Processing
NamPower
Leviev Group of Companies
Ramatex Textile & Garment
Lister, Gwen
Botswana Meat Commission (BMC)
Engine Component Enterprise (ECE)
Africa Insight
Dula Sentle orphan-care center
Mmegi newspapers
Roma Trading Post
Elelloang Basali Weavers
Malealea Lodge and Pony-Trekking Center
Kirsh, Nathan "Natie"
Ngwenya Glass
Swazi Candles
Gone Rural
 
Chapter 7: Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe
 
Mirado
Ismail Group
Tefy Saina
Food and Allied Group of Companies
Espitalier-Noël Limited
Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile (CMT)
Currimjee Jeewanjee & Co. Ltd.
Happy World Limited
CIEL Group
Harel Mallac Group
Ireland Blyth Group
Rogers Group
Jeeha, Deelchand
Mbeki, Moeletsi
Wilderness Safaris
Comore Vanille et Plantes
Chissano, Joaquim
African Management Services Company (AMSCO)
Chazeira de Mocambique
Plexus Mozambique Lda
Quilálea Private Island
Indian Ocean Aquaculture (IOA)
Aujan, Sheikh Adel
Rani Resorts
Manda Wilderness
Timba, Patterson Fungayi
Masiyiwa, Strive
Chapungu Sculpture Park
Winter-Irving, Celia
Ashoka
Mapondera, Esinet
Matetsi Project
 
Chapter 8: South Africa: Mining, Agriculture, Construction, Transport and Tourism
 
Motsepe, Patrice
Radebe, Bridgette
Stodel, Robert
Prinsloo, Jenneth
Agave Distillers
Cybercellar.com
Fairview
Nelson Creek
Costa Family
Buffet Olives
Vesuvio Estates
Willow Creek Estate
El Olivar
Morgenster Estate
Olives South Africa
Marula Natural Products
Ultimate Sports Nutrition
Greenway Farms
Ramabulana, Fhatuwani
Steenkamp, Willem
Peter Harley Construction
Africa, Sandra
Moladi Construction System
Tjeka Training Matters
Kulula.com
Hunter Hotels
Singita
Rattray, Michael
Protea Hotels
City Lodge Hotels
Superior Choices
Spur Corporation
Five Flies
Cashmore, Christine
BTI Connex Travel
Calabash Tours
 
Chapter 9: South Africa: Business, Manufacturing, African Arts & Crafts, Health, Education, and Media
 
Umgeni Water
Bidvest
Aucor Group
FreeCom Group
Ariva.com
Integr8 IT
Intermap
Massmart Holdings
Shoprite Group
Rwenzori Coffee Company
Viböl Marketing International
BreatheTex Corporation
Bumbo Baby Sitter Seat
Nouwens Carpets
Sulzer Pumps
Jooste Cylinder & Pump
Floppy Sprinkler
SABMiller
Toyota South Africa
Cora's Costumes
Masincedane Sport
Khumbulani Craft
Monkeybiz
Streetwires Artists Collective
Boyes, Carrol
Aspen Pharmacare
Röth Medical Components
Mothers' Programmes
BroadReach
Aid for AIDS (AfA)
Mokgokong, Anna
Media Works
ABC Ulwazi
CIDA City Campus
Futurekids South Africa
Dikhatole Digital Village
BigNews
Three Blind Mice
 
Chapter 10: South Africa: Investors, Bankers and Exchanges
 
Business Partners Ltd
Crags Clothing
Swift Micro Laboratories
Ruwekus Fishing
Maluleke, Dan
Fischer, Heinz
SOS Security Services
UKD Marketing
KPL Aluminium Die Casting
Lalibela Game Reserve
Amarel Labs
Otto, Dedreich
Boikanyo, Simon
Robberg Seafoods
Rubber Rollers
KuluCrete Concrete Products
Dyer Island Cruises
Naidoo, David
Ashwin, Karen
Umsobomvu Franchise Fund
International Finance Corporation
SME Solutions Centers
Loita Capital Partners
Chinyanta, N. Justin
Equity Africa
Tropical Mushrooms
Aureos Southern Africa Fund
LiquidAfrica
Nkontchou, Cyrille
Bunyi, Robert
 
Chapter 11: Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia
 
Jayne, Thom S.
Hawas Agri Business
East African Holdings
Oxfam International
Bekele, Sophia
Begna, Ato Gebreyes
Genuine Leather Craft
Menby's Design
Mebrahtu, Daniel
National Oil Ethiopia
A Glimmer of Hope
Rena, Ravinder
Primo, Giovanni
Saba, Negash-Bokre
Woldemichael, Zeru
Tesinma Share Company
Elabered Agro Industrial Estate
Energy Research & Training Centre
Phaesun Asmara
Seawater Farms Eritrea
DP World
Telcom Somalia
Awdal Free Port
MoMatrade
Osman, Abdirazak
Dahabshiil Limited
Daryeel Construction
Ambassador Hotel Hargeisa
 
Chapter 12: Kenya
 
Shikwati, James.
Jaffer, Mohamed
Shah, Vimal
Craftskills Enterprises
Silvester, Peter
Shompole Lodge
Sandstorm (Africa) Limited
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Elephant Watch Safaris
Honey, Martha
Hemingways Resort
Serena Hotels
Heritage Hotels
Maathai, Wangari
African Women Agribusiness Network - East Africa
Magana Flowers
Homegrown Kenya
Kenya Tea Development Agency
KickStart
Davis & Shirtliff
Grundfos South Africa
Honey Care Africa
Neem Tree
Rocco, Dorian
Saroneem Biopesticides
Antoni, G. L.
Crafts of Africa
Makini School
Legacy Books
 
Chapter 13: Tanzania

Sumaria Group
METL Group
Infotech Group
IPP Group
Mworia, Steve K.
Business Care Services
A to Z Textile Mills
Foot Loose
Kafwa, Deo
GAPCO
Hotel Talapia
Kiroyera Tours
EPOPA
Chumbe Island
Bluebay Beach Resort
Zanzibar International Film Festival
Owuor, Yvonne Adhiambo
 
Chapter 14: Uganda
 
Mulwana, James
Kalema, William
Wavamunno, Gordon
Uganda Flower Exporters Association (UFEA)
Roy, Captain Joe
Thome, Wolfgang
Nile River Explorers
Hirji, Karim
Kigongo, Olive
Crater Valley Kibale Beach Resort
Madhvani Family
Tilda Estate (Kibimba)
Alam Group
El-Gendy, Moustafa
Bitature, Patrick
UltraTec
Crystal Clear Software
Mango Tree Uganda
Baliddawa, Edward
Omalla, Julian Adyeri
Kogere Bagg
Tumusiime, James
Kibuuka, David
Nnyanzi, Nuwa Wamala
James Finlay (Uganda)
Sheltam Corporation
St. Mary's Lacor Hospital of Gulu
Mugyenyi, Dr. Peter
 
Chapter 15: Congo, Gabon, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Chad,
Equatorial Guinea, and São Tomé and Principé

Farila
Fay, J Michael
Société d'Energie et d'Eau du Gabon
Global Forest Watch
Africa Investment Corporation
Heineken
Castel Group
SABMiller
Diageo Africa
Andela Group
Monkam, Michael
Yitamben, Gisèle
Jourdain, Robert
Ettanki, Ashundep
Djiague, Tsafack
SURF
Chad Pipeline Project
FINADEV Tchad
Equatorial Guinea LNG Holdings Limited (EGLNG)
SOS Children's Villages
Hellinger, Chris
 
Chapter 16: DRCongo, Rwanda, and Burundi
 
Nzongola-Ntalaja, Georges
Western Power Corridor
Oveneke, Jerôme Kinga
Mutombo, Dikembe
Pro Credit Bank Congo
Forrest Group
Mpakasa SPRL
Bralima/Heineken
Jules Van Lancker Company
Raga Group
Vodacom
Peterson, Richard B
Weber, Bill
Vedder, Amy
Clackson Power
Pharmakina in Bukavu
Orchids' Safari Club
Rocco, Fiammetta
Rocco, Dorian
Jaumain, Georges
Kamali, Geoffrey
Nyagahene, Eugene
Marete, Mwiti
Bigirimana, Antoine
Bralirwa/Heineken
Southern Sun Hotels
Tahal Consulting
Sorwathé
Bufcafe
Gakuba, Beatrice
Rwanda Flora
Nkubana, Janet
Gahaya Links
Taugher, Colleen
Rwanda Computer Network (RCN)
Kabera, Eric
Dallaire, Romeo
Gourevitch, Philip
Rusesabagina, Paul
Hotel Chez Lando
Nyiramilimo, Odette
Artel Communications
Mpyisi, Gerald
Shikwati, James
Brarudi/Heineken
Nkurunziza, Jean Paul
CEPGL
 
Chapter 17: Angola, Zambia, and Malawi
 
Jembas Group
Teixeira Duarte
Teleservice
Habimat
Sistec
EboNet
Banco Africano de Investimentos
Pizarro, Mário
Export Board of Zambia
Mwanamwambwa, Catherine
World Conservation Society
Elephant Pepper Development Trust
Lilayi Lodge
Sylva Professional Catering
Sun Solar Systems
Natural Valley (Manzi)
Brebner School Chalk
Chirundu Bream Farm
Dunavant Zambia
Robin Pope Safaris
Press Corporation Limited
Eclipse Limited
NORSAD
Edulis Holdings Malawi
Combine Cargo
 
Chapter 18: Egypt and Sudan

Library of Alexandria
Nazif, Ahmed
MenaNet Communications
Africa Online
Noor Advanced Technologies
Al Ahram publishing group
EFG-Hermes
Arab Contractors
Enviro-Civec
ECARU/ENTAG
Sirocco Aerospace International
Hussein Salem Group
Neamatalla, Mounir
El Gendy, Moustafa
Sekem
Elnefeidi Group
Idris, Salah
Ibrahim, Mohammed
Celtel
Danfodio
Suliman Tannery
Sudan Mirror
Across
Sudan Radio Service
Nile Commercial Bank
Sudan Microfinance
Catholic Relief Services
Equatoria Foods Maridi
Yambio Women's Association
Savannah Farmers Cooperative
Thormählen Schweißtechnik AG
 
Chapter 19: Arab Maghreb Union: Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya
 
Lahah, Mohamed
Bouamatou, Mohamed
Sissako, Abderrahmane
Kasbah du Toubkal
Casablanca Finance Group
Alami, Amyn
Douiri, Adil
Benjelloun, Othman
Taarji, Dounia
Al Amana
Cevital Group
Fertalge Industries
Fruital
El Bousten Group
Hadjas, Brahim
Melzi, Hamid
Amen Group
Poulina Group
Tuninvest Finance Group
UTIS Group
TTS Group
Khaïat, Leyla
Maille Fil
Banque Tunisienne de Solidarité



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