Africa is emerging as an increasingly important part of the global economy. Where are the opportunities? And what should investors understand about the continent’s changing economic landscape?
On this episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella sit down with Witney Schneidman, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and author of This Africa Idea: A Memoir of Discovery, Diplomacy and Opportunity.
Drawing on more than five decades of experience in Africa, Schneidman shares his perspective on the continent’s economic transformation, U.S.-Africa relations, trade, infrastructure investment and the expansion of Africa’s middle class.
The discussion explores:
✔ Africa’s fastest-growing economies and emerging opportunities
✔ The expansion of the African middle class and consumer market
✔ Infrastructure, technology and investment across the continent
✔ The evolving U.S.-Africa trade relationship
✔ The role of entrepreneurship and private-sector investment
✔ Why Africa could become increasingly important to the global economy
Michael and Dominick also discuss the latest financial markets, including recent market performance, interest rates and the continued broadening of market leadership beyond technology.
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