Barter is the present and the future of international trade, especially for people who is starting in the import export business. Barter and more: Triangular operations.
The UAE are “an economic miracle” in the middle of the desert. And Africa besides being the world’s fastest growing region, (mining , oil), its middle class is around 313 million inhabitants, and keep growing, and 70% of its population is under 35 years.
African states could tap into the Dubai model of special economic “or free” zones, a model of attracting multi-national businesses to the free economic zones, due to: “no tax”.
This model could also be replicated for the development of free zones for agricultural and agro-processing purposes in Africa.
At the same time, African entrepreneurs seeking expansion into European and American markets can use UAE as a gateway.
In Sylodium (international trade directory) you can advertise for free your company or your project, at the intersection of cities (and countries) around the world you desire, like Dubai (UAE) - Johannesburg (South Africa). Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Lagos (Nigeria)....