This issue has something really important for nature lovers. Explore the Top Story and get ready for an adventurous trip to the beautiful island nation Seychelles. Ghana's affluence of possessions, democratic political system and vibrant economy, makes it indeed one of Africa's prominent illuminations and to get more familiar with this investment friendly country, this issue has beautifully framed the high points of this country in Spotlight Country. Agritec Africa scheduled to be held in Kenya, in the month of June has received prime importance in the magazine. Do discover a great analysis on the gamut of financial services furnished by the Indian financial institutions to the African countries.

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Kingdom of Lesotho
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Investing in Ghana
Agritec Africa
Advisory Board
H.E. Mr. Idriss
Raoua OUEDRAOGO
Ambassador of Burkina
Faso to India
Dr. Joseph
Agyepong
Executive Chairman,
Jospong Group, Ghana
Professor Ajay Dubey
Director, Area Studies
Programme on Africa School
of International Studies,
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Mr. P.M. Heblikar
Former Special Secretary,
Govt. of India
Dr. A.S. Yaruingam
Head & Coordinator
(ASC ), Department of
African Studies,
University of Delhi
Dr. Jagdish C. Sobti
Medical Advisor, Heal ‘&’
Bliss Medical
Tourism Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
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»» Business Registration
»» Cost of doing business in Ghana
»» Laws & Regulations
»» Sectors Open for Foreign Investments
Moving Forward
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»» About Kenya
»» Agriculture & Kenya
»» Message from H.E. Mrs. Florence Imisa Weche, High
Commissioner, High Commission of The Republic of Kenya
»» In conversation with Sanyal Desai, CEO, Radeecal
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The enthralling world of Seychelles grasps an exclusivity of its own, and
this, mingled with a natural legacy, captivating panoramas, peaceful
sunsets, hypnotic beaches, lovely people, colorful and vibrant market
place, almighty sights of plush foot hills and titillating marine life…. is
a complete direction of lifetime!!!
The Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean Region is a term that has
textured in the domain of leisure industry since couple of years ago
but that is fast grabbling the attention of the world of tourism.
Yet again, the revitalizing air in Seychelles was jam-packed with
the essence of the carnival International de Victoria with its 4th
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The carnival of carnivals in Victoria, Seychelles, has turned out to
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bigger and better each year and has fetched lots of attention to the
Seychelles islands.
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Ghana’s wealth of resources, democratic
political system and dynamic economy, makes
it undoubtedly one of Africa’s leading foreign
investment destinations. Gaining the world’s
confidence with a peaceful political transition G
and a grounded and firm commitment
to democracy has helped in expediting
Ghana’s growth in foreign direct investment
(FDI ) in recent years. Ghana has attracted
the attention of well-known international

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 Modernization to Fishing Fleet
 Food Processing & Packaging Industry
 Solar Energy & Rural Electrification
 Recycling of Waste Paper & Plastic
ENABLING SMOOTH & EASY
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1. Stage is ready to welcome guests
2. H.E Mr. France Kosinyane Morule,
High Commissioner of the
Republic of South Africa and a
member of PHD Chamber posing
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3. A member of PHD Chamber
welcoming the Chief Guest, Shri
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Salman Khurshid
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