The African economy: long-term growth potential - Neptune Investment Team

We believe Africa provides a substantial and exciting opportunity for investors. The Continent’s size is globally significant, with a GDP (Gross Domestic Product) similar to both Russia and Brazil. Africa’s growth is also proving very strong, having increased 5% every year for the past decade, spurred by privatisation and economic reform. In addition, we believe Africa’s potential for future growth is enormous for the following reasons: