Essays about: "capital market and africa"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 32 essays containing the words capital market and africa.
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1. The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of the development of private capital and its impact on the last frontier of growth
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : As the market is starting to see an increase in private capital investments in sub-Saharan Africa, questions have been raised as to what has changed from the perspective of investors when it comes to investing in a market that has traditionally been underfunded. Through a case study analysing the risks, challenges, and opportunities of investing in sub-Saharan Africa, we attempt to analyse the reasons for traditional investor hesitancy and better map the risk and reward landscape as it is seen today. READ MORE
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2. Retail Pharmacy Market in Kigali - A game theoretical application on antimicrobial resistance
University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Antimicrobial resistance is an acute global health problem. Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable, where antibiotic self-medication is one of the main causes of antimicrobial resistance. Previous research points to the role of pharmacies, where antibiotics are sometimes sold over the counter. READ MORE
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3. Venture Capital flows to fintech innovators in Africa: How governmental policy and actions affect the ecosystem and capital sources
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This master’s thesis explores aspects of the current state of fintech and venture capital within Africa as an emerging market, bringing to light the policies and actions of the different governments that contribute to stimulate the market. The study looks at policies and actions that directly relate to fintech and those that relate to venture capital and brings out the connection between both. READ MORE
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4. Energy Efficiency for Emerging Market Economies : A Panel Stochastic Frontier Analysis
University essay from Umeå universitet/NationalekonomiAbstract : Using the stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) model, this research measures total-factor energy efficiency (TFEE) for 21 emerging market economies (EMEs) by analyzing the panel data collected from World Bank indicators, which stretches from 1990 up to 2015. Capital stock, labor force, carbon dioxide, and gross domestic product (GDP) are input variables and energy use is used as the output variable, while renewable energy consumption and urban population are the environmental variables. READ MORE
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5. China-Africa Relations and Imperialism: Towards an End of the Debate : Testing Imperialism Theory on The Case Of China And Angola
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : This study assesses the popular claim that Chinese engagement in Africa is imperialism through a case study of relations between China and Angola. Using Marxist imperialism theory as point of departure, it develops a comprehensive theoretical framework for testing the hypothesis that China is imperialist in its relations with Angola. READ MORE
