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Doing-Business in Africa

Negative images of Africa dominate the news: famine and disease, conflict and corruption. But Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the former Finance Minister of Nigeria, says there's a less-told story unfolding in many African nations: one of reform, economic growth and business opportunity. Cracking down on corruption -- and the perception of corruption -- will be the key to its success.

She tells how high-ranking Nigerian officials taking money illicitly have been jailed, and prospective business partners are getting at least a partial picture now.

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