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Africa Investor Briefing - May 2013

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A discussion that focuses on West Africa, a region developing an increasingly diversified economy and moving away from dependency on oil and gas reserves.

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INTRODUCTION

The Africa Investor is produced for clients and contacts of Clyde & Co and as well as looking at the latest developments in our core sectors from a legal perspective, we endeavor to provide practical information that will aid our clients in conducting business on the continent.

In this issue we focus on West Africa, a region developing an increasingly diversified economy and moving away from dependency on oil and gas reserves. We profile the growing insurance opportunities available in West Africa and report on other issues which Clyde & Co have observed and advised upon in the region over the last twelve months.

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