Guest author wanted
Anyone from any country, whether you are a government official, a scholar, a businessman, as long as you are passionate about engaging with West Africa, you can participate. We need you without any national, racial beliefs and ideological prejudices.
why we need your participation
- More than 50% of Africa’s population is under 20 years old, making it the world’s youngest continent – in comparison only 28 % of the population of China is under 20 years old
- 500 million Africans are between the age of 18 and 24
- By 2040, African population forecast is 1.1 billion — more than in China or India
- Consumer expenditure is set to rise from USD 600 billion in 2010 to nearly USD 1 trillion in 2020
- Urban African consumers spend the largest share of their budgets (45%) on food and groceries –more than the average consumer in the BRIC countries
- More than half of all African households are projected to have discretionary income by 2020 – corresponding to almost 130.000 households
- Consumer Industries (retail/wholesale, banking, telecommunication and tourism) in Africa are expected to grow by USD 400 billion by 2020, with apparel, consumer goods and food accounting for $185 billion
- GDP growth for the continent is forecast at 5.4% in 2013 and 5.7% in 2014
- 6 of 10 of the world’s fastest growing economies are currently in Africa
- FDI inflows to Africa have increased by 13.6% and FDI outflows by 55.6% since 2010
- Average annual return on capital of African companies was 65-70% or higher than that of comparable companies in China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam
benefit
- Platform for Exposure: Being part of CWAEL could provide authors with increased exposure to a global audience interested in Africa. You can share your work and ideas with a wider range of people and potentially open up new opportunities in Africa.
- Networking Opportunities: Being part of CWAEL could provide authors with the opportunity to network and collaborate with your professionals, researchers, and experts in the field of Africa issues, which could lead to new partnerships, research opportunities, or even job offers.
- Access to Resources: You may have access to various resources such as funding, research materials, and data that could be beneficial. You may be able to access these resources and use them to enhance your own work.
- Professional Development: Being part of CWAEL could provide authors with opportunities for professional development, such as attending conferences, workshops, or training sessions. This could help to develop new skills, acquire knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
How to become
Register your interest in becoming our author below: