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Merkel predicts reform in Africa will boost German investment

November 21, 2019


Abstract : Chancellor Angela Merkel offered encouragement on Tuesday to African countries engaged in political, financial and tax reforms, predicting that greater transparency would lead to increased German investment.


CAPTION: Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks at the investor conference as part of the G20 initiative "Compact with Africa". (picture alliance / dpa)

Chancellor Angela Merkel offered encouragement on Tuesday to African countries engaged in political, financial and tax reforms, predicting that greater transparency would lead to increased German investment.

Speaking to an investors' conference in Berlin being held under the auspices of the "Compact with Africa" initiative of the G20, Merkel said Africa's more than 50 countries had a major role to play in solving global problems.

The initiative is being conducted by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund with strong German support. Several African leaders are attending the Berlin conference, along with German business leaders.

Merkel said Africa and Europe faced many challenges in common, pointing to climate change, digitalization and migration as examples.

A decision by African countries to work towards a free trade zone on the continent represented an ambitious agenda, she said, calling for a transition to self-supporting economic growth in Africa.

While much had improved, there were still many problems to resolve, Merkel said, mentioning the challenges posed by terrorism in the Sahel, as well as rapid population growth.

The "Compact with Africa" initiative was launched in 2017 under Germany's presidency of the G20 group of the world's largest economies.

The aims of the compact are better conditions for trade and investment and a partnership of equals.

The German Development Ministry has signed reform partnerships with three of the Compact with Africa countries: Tunisia, Ghana and Ivory Coast.

German direct investment in Africa has more than doubled since 2015, according to official government figures.

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