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26 African countries can now buy Android apps XINHUA |
Attractive Destinations
Africa
Africa has become one of the most attractive destinations in the world with its natural resources, unexploited sectors and young population base being the crown pearl luring growing number of global investors, according to Mark Otty, area managing partner of Europe, Middle East, India and Africa of Ernst & Young. The firm has recently published its Africa Attractiveness Survey which combines an analysis of investment into Africa over the last decade.
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ELEGANCE: China's famous deaf and dumb dance troupe XINHUA |
Supporting the Disabled
China
China's State Council passed a five-year development plan for the country's 83 million disabled people in May. The government will provide the disabled with special support and guarantee a basic standard of living by 2015. The government plans to provide 1 million more job opportunities for disabled persons in urban areas and give aid to 10 million impoverished and disabled people in rural areas.
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GOING UP: Africa's middle-class is on the rise |
Middle-Class Triples
Africa
The number of middle class Africans has tripled over the last 30 years to 313 million people, according to a new report from the African Development Bank. The reasons for the increase in size and purchasing power of the African middle-class include strong economic growth, and a move toward a stable, salaried job culture and away from traditional agricultural activities.
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