Business in Central Africa (Bachelor of Science)

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Central African Economic Integration. Doing Business in the Central African Countries I (Bachelor of Science in Inter-African Business, e-learning, fourth semester)

Bachelor of Science in Inter-African Business  S1 Globalization African Economic Areas African Civilization African Institutions Economic Transformation International Trade Business in Africa International Logistics Transport in Africa Integration in West Africa West African Countries I West African Countries II Integration Organizations Southern Africa Central African Countries I Central African Countries II Integration in East Africa Egypt East African Countries I East African Countries II East African Countries III Int. Relations I Int. Relations II African Integration (Opt) Maghreb (Opt) Optional subject

Subject - “Central African Economic Integration. Doing Business in the Central African Countries I” (8 ECTS) - Online Bachelor of Science in Inter-African Business (fourth semester).

Objective

The main objective of the subject “Business in Central Africa” is to offer a global vision of the economy and the business opportunities in the Central African Markets.

1. To learn to do business in Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, Congo, the Central African Republic, Burundi.
2. To understand the importance of the CEMAC (Central African Economic and Monetary Community), CEN-SAD (Community of Sahel-Saharan States) and ECCAS (Economic Community of Central African States)
3. To analyze the business and investment opportunities in Central Africa
4. To analyze the International Trade of Central Africa
5. To know the Trade Agreements in the region
6. To know the main Businessmen of Central Africa
7. To know the main ports and Trans-African Corridors of Central Africa
8. To develop a Business Plan for Central Africa

Syllabus of the Program: Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).

1. Introduction to the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)
2. Organization chart of the CEMAC
3. Regional Economic Program
4. Specialized institutions of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community
5. Central African Economic Union and Monetary Union
6. Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC)
7. Economic Commission for cattle raising
8. International Commission of the Basin Congo-Oubangui-Sangha
9. Economic outlook by countries: Cameroon, the Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic and Chad
10. Customs of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community
11. Customs Tariff of the member countries of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community
12. Customs procedures
13. Sydonia System

Objectives of the Program “Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC)”:

1. To understand the objectives of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community
2. To evaluate the advantages for the member countries and the areas of cooperation of the CEMAC
3. To analyze the Economic Integration process and International Trade between the member countries of the CEMAC
4. To understand the Economic and Monetary Union of the CEMAC as well as the customs procedures and the Sydonia System
5. To know the Regional Economic Program of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (creation of an Integrated Economic Area in 2025)
6. To analyze the role of the institutions related to the CEMAC: BEAC, BDEAC

Bank of Central African States (BEAC).

1. Introduction to the Bank of Central African States
2. Monetary Policy of the Bank of Central African States
3. Reform of the CEMAC Payment systems
4. System of tele-compensation of Central Africa

Syllabus of the Program: Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).

1. Introduction to the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)
2. History and context of the ECCAS
3. Structure of the Economic Community of Central African States
4. Areas of intervention of the Economic Community of Central African States
5. Specialized agencies;
   1. Regional Commission for Fisheries of the Gulf of Guinea
   2. Commission of the Central African Forests
   3. Power Pool of Central Africa
6. Anti-poaching and illegal ivory trade the Economic Community of Central African States
7. Green economic development in Central Africa

Objectives of the Program “Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS)”:

1. To understand the objectives, functions and specialized agencies of the Economic Community of Central African States
2. To evaluate the advantages for the member countries of the ECCAS and the areas of cooperation
3. To know the socio-economic context and development challenges of the countries of the Central African region
4. To analyze the Economic Integration process and International Trade between the member countries of the Economic Community of Central African States
5. To analyze the impact of illegal trade on ivory and the green economic development in Central Africa

Syllabus of the Program: Economic Community of the Great Lakes Region (CEPGL).

1. Introduction to the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Region (CEPGL)
2. Agencies of the Economic Community
3. International Society of electricity of the countries of the Great Lakes: Burundi, the DR Congo, Rwanda
4. Regional Economic Program 2014-2020
5. Economic Integration, Investments, International Trade, and Promotion
6. Private Sector Forum of the Economic Community CEPGL
7. Northern Corridor

Syllabus of the Program: Angolan Economy and Foreign Trade

1. Introduction to Angola
2. Angolan Economy
3. Isabel dos Santos (the richest African Women)
4. Angolan private sector
5. Angolan International Trade
6. Port of Luanda and Port of Lobito
7. Business opportunities in Angola
   1. Mineral resources, diamonds and petroleum
   2. Agriculture
   3. Industries
   4. Transport and Logistics in Angola
   5. Real State
8. National Agency for Private Investments - ANIP
9. Invest in Angola
10. Case Study:
    1. Telecom Angola
    2. Sonangol
    3. Angolan National Diamond Company
11. Introduction to the Portuguese
12. Access to the Angolan market
13. Business Plan for Angola

Objectives of the Program “Doing Business in Angola”:

1. To learn to do business in Angola
2. To know the business opportunities in Angola
3. To investigate trade relations of Angola with the country of the student
4. To know the trade agreements of Angola
5. To learn to develop a Business Plan for the Angolan market
6. To study the profile of the Angolan companies

Isabel dos Santos (Angola): the wealthiest African Women

1. The Angolan Investor and Businesswoman Isabel two Santos
2. Company Unitel and the financial Group Santoro

Syllabus of the Program: Doing Business in Burundi

1. Introduction to the Republic of Burundi
2. Burundian Economy
3. Burundian International Trade
4. Business opportunities in Burundi
   1. Tourism
   2. Mining
   3. Agriculture
   4. Industry and manufactures
   5. Transport and infrastructures
   6. Energy
   7. Financial services
   8. Health
   9. ICT
   10. Real estate
5. Investment Promotion Agency of Burundi
6. Invest in Burundi
7. Case Study: Tea Office of Burundi
8. Access to the Burundian market
9. Business Plan for Burundi

Objectives of the Program “Doing Business in Burundi”:

1. To learn to do business in Burundi
2. To know the business opportunities in Burundi
3. To investigate trade relations of Burundi with the country of the student
4. To know the trade agreements of Burundi
5. To learn to develop a Business Plan for the Burundian market

Syllabus of the Program: Doing Business in Cameroon.

1. Introduction to Cameroon
2. Cameroonian Economy
3. Cameroonian International Trade
4. Port of Douala
5. Invest in Cameroon
6. Investment Promotion Agency of Cameroon
7. Business opportunities in Cameroon
   1. Agriculture and agri-food sector
   2. Real State
   3. Mining
   4. Tourism
8. Case Study.
   1. Brasseries of Cameroon
   2. Cameroon Telecommunications
   3. Fadil Group
9. Access to the Cameroonian market
10. Business Plan for Cameroon

Objectives of the Program “Doing Business in Cameroon”:

1. To learn to do business in Cameroon
2. To know the business opportunities in Cameroon
3. To investigate trade relations of Cameroon with the country of the student
4. To know the trade agreements of Cameroon
5. To learn to develop a Business Plan for the Cameroonian market

Syllabus of the Program: Doing Business in the Congo.

1. Introduction to the Republic of the Congo
2. Congolese Economy
3. Congolese International Trade
4. Congolese Customs
5. Port of Pointe-Noire
6. Case Study:
   1. Congolese terminal
   2. Oil Industry
7. Business opportunities in Congo
   1. Agri-food Industry
   2. Public works
   3. Real estate
   4. Tourism
   5. Telecommunications
8. Access to the Congolese market
9. Business Plan for the Republic of the Congo

Objectives of the Program “Doing Business in the Congo”:

1. To learn to do business in the Congo
2. To know the business opportunities in the Congo
3. To know the trade agreements of the Republic of the Congo
4. To investigate trade relations of the Republic of the Congo with the country of the student
5. To learn to develop a Business Plan for the Congolese market

Syllabus of the Program: Doing Business in Gabon

1. Introduction to Gabon
2. Gabonese Economy
3. Gabonese Industry
4. “Green Gabon” (agriculture and wood industry)
5. Tertiary sector in Gabon: Transport, telecommunications..
6. Gabonese International Trade
7. Ports of Libreville and Port Gentil
8. Invest in Gabon
9. Business opportunities:
   1. Telecommunications
   2. Public Works
   3. Natural Resources
   4. Wood
   5. Tourism..
10. Case Study:
    1. Zain in Gabon
    2. SIGALLI
    3. Komo company
11. Access to the Gabonese market
12. Business Plan for Gabon

Objectives of the Program “Doing Business in Gabon”:

1. To learn to do business in Gabon
2. To know the business opportunities in Gabon
3. To investigate trade relations of the Gabon with the country of the student
4. To know the trade agreements of the Gabon
5. To learn to develop a Business Plan for the Gabonese market

EENI African Business Portal.

1. ECTS = European Transfer and Accumulation System
2. CECT = Credit of Capitalisable and Transferable Evaluation (CAMES)

Samples: Central African Economic Integration and Business in the Central African Countries I (Bachelor of Science in Inter-African Business, e-learning, fourth semester).

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