The CEO of Gajah Investment Group tells Natasha Turak that his company's hands-on, flexible approach to its African projects makes them less risky to investors.

A report by Ogilvy & Mather has identified an emerging middle class that will drive consumer trends and social change over the next 10 years. Stemming largely from Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, these emerging consumers are increasingly female, young and 'progressive' Muslims. Natasha Turak reports.

Mukhisa Kituyi, secretary-general of Unctad, tells Courtney Fingar why he wants more emphasis placed on 'productive' FDI, and how better co-operation between governments and multinationals regarding tax avoidance is crucial to a more even global economic growth.

Rob Davies, South Africa's minister of trade and industry, tells Courtney Fingar how the country's renowned reputation in the motor industry and renewable energy is being used to spearhead its FDI policy, and why he has high hopes for greater African integration when it comes to trade.

As oil prices remain low, Saudi Arabia is making plans to diversify its economy. However, this is no small task in a country that takes 91% of its export earnings from hydrocarbons. Natasha Turak looks at how its rulers are aiming to make the move from oil.