Name: Want to help Africa? Do business here
Uploaded: 2007-05-30T02:12:00Z
Duration: 19 min 53 s
Description: We know the negative images of Africa -- famine and disease, conflict and corruption. But, says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, there's another, less-told story happening in many African nations: one of reform, economic growth and business opportunity.

We know the negative images of Africa -- famine and disease, conflict and corruption. But, says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, there's another, less-told story happening in many African nations: one of reform, economic growth and business opportunity.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Want to help Africa? Do business here

Want to help Africa? Do business here

Economist, international development expert

African reforms have spurred economic growth, with Nigeria saving $27 billion, showcasing effective governance and opportunity.

Investing in Africa, and particularly in women entrepreneurs, can unlock tremendous economic potential and self-sufficiency.

Nigerian financial reforms saw bank consolidations raise capital from $25M to $150M, stabilizing and invigorating the economy.