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Africa: More than Just Natural Resources

The following video comes from an interview CNBC conducted with Rob Scharar, co-manager of the Africa Fund, regarding strategies for investing in Africa.

Watch the video below to learn about economic trends that extend beyond the continent’s natural resources.

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Texas Africa Business Excellence Award

In 2010, the International Trade Center/Texas Africa Business Summit honored Rob Scharar with the Texas Africa Business Excellence Award. The purpose of the Summit is to initiate mutual public and private partnerships and promote economic growth, integration and free trade between Texas and Africa.

Watch the video for Scharar’s informative response regarding investing in Africa.

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