Interviews - MarcoPolis

Khaled Al Bakory, CEO of Privatization and Investment Board (PIB)
Most of companies from all over the world are concentrating on investments in the oil sector of Libya. However, the country has, according to Al Bakory, other attractive investment opportunities, particularly in the health and transportation sector. The aim of Privatization & Investment Board of Libya has been to attract variety of investment projects, including tourism and transportation.

Repsol’s Experience in Iraq: “Falcon Security is Doing a Fantastic Job”

January 3, 2014

Repsol is an international oil company (originally from Spain) that has been working in Kurdistan since mid-2011. Repsol has ongoing explorations in two blocks in the region and hopes to follow the success route of oil discoveries in Iraqi Kurdistan.

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Healthcare Sector in Iraqi Kurdistan Recording Double Digit Growth

January 3, 2014

A revival of the health care sector in Iraqi Kurdistan happened 6 or 7 years ago. Healthcare facilities in Erbil, including private hospitals, experienced an increased demand as, due to security concerns in Iraq, more and more patients from different regions of Iraq started to come for treatment. In that time, Zozik Group opened its Soran Hospital. At present, Soran Hospital has 50 beds, 6 operation rooms, an IVF section, and all the other specializations except for the open heart operations and brain surgeries.

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$25 Billion Spent on Development of Erbil Governorate Between 2004-2012

January 3, 2014

$25 billion had been spent on the development of the Erbil governorate in between 2004 and 2012, resulting in profound changes in different sectors, including construction and infrastructure, which predisposed Erbil to become an important trade center not only for Iraqi Kurdistan but for all of Iraq; thus becoming, for some, the economic capital of Iraq. Accommodating 37 nationalities and 27 consulates, Erbil boasts with an unemployment rate of about 5% and was named the tourism capital of 2014.

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Erbil Stock Exchange: Mapping the Development of Capital Markets in Iraqi Kurdistan

January 3, 2014

The idea of establishing a stock exchange in Iraqi Kurdistan dates back to 2007. Erbil Stock Exchange recently signed a new agreement with Nasdaq Omex, which will substantially facilitate companies participation whether they are local or foreign. All companies in Iraq, not only those in Erbil or other parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, will have the opportunity to be enlisted on Erbil Stock Exchange.

Ghana Interviews Ghana IT and Communications

Shop Africa 53: SOFTtribe to Launch a New E-Commerce Platform

November 11, 2013

Herman Kojo Chinery-Hesse presents SOFTtribe’s new e-commerce platform to be launched soon, Shop Africa 53, as well as their latest robbery software system. He also shares his vision for the future and discusses partnership possibilities.

Ghana Interviews Ghana Oil and Gas

Prince Charles Dedjoe: Chadeco Group and the Oil and Gas Industry in Ghana

November 8, 2013

Prince Charles Dedjoe talks about the oil sector in Ghana and mentions some of the challenges in this area. He also presents his company, Chadeco Group, which objective is to set up an oil hub in Africa, and discusses investment and partnership opportunities.

Ghana Interviews Ghana Oil and Gas

Menergy International: Logistics and Oilfield Services Specialist in Ghana

November 6, 2013

Roy Aboku gives his assessment on the oil and gas sector in Ghana and presents Menergy International, a company specialized in logistics and oilfield services. Mr. Aboku also talks about competition, investments, challenges and future plans.

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Seedway Services: Software and IT Industry in Ghana

November 6, 2013

Romaric Ababio Dankwa gives his assessment on the software and IT industry in Ghana and presents his company, Seedway Services. He also talks about the different IT solutions they provide and shares his vision for the future of Seedway.

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Bsystems Limited: IT-Based Business Solutions in Ghana

November 4, 2013

Thomas A. Baafi talks about the IT sector in Ghana and presents his company and their main solutions. Bsystems Limited is a software and database management company offering IT-based business solutions within the sub-Saharan region.