Business creation
Number of procedures and time required to start a business
Number of procedures for business creation[2015]
Time to start a business[#days ;2015]
Doing Business, Roland Berger
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Business creation remains complex in Africa, hence the need to be supported by an operational support organization.
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In 25 African countries, the time to start a business is longer than 21 days (world average). However, many countries have been able to streamline the process (such as Cameroon and Morocco).
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High taxes are a bottleneck for entrepreneurs
Access to the population to the Internet and mobile services
Internet access [per 100 people; 2015]
Access to mobile phones [per 100 people; 2015]
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More than 50% of Africa’s urban population is online, mainly through a mobile phone.
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Mobile penetration increased by 11% per year between 2008 and 2013.
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By 2013, Africa had more than 800 million mobile subscribers.