“Your preconceived beliefs about doing business in Africa will quickly disappear as Dr. De Vries shares her ABCs of valuable insights and stories from her 30 years of experience living and working in Africa.

Her expertise on Capital investment on the continent gives the business leader confidence to take the next step into a new market.

Her emphasis on the politics and power structures, the culture and the people are just as important to understand as is the business environment.”

— Dr. Connie Ostwald

“Dr. Deanne De Vries’ book, Africa Open for Business could only be written by someone who knows Africa not by reading about it but by someone who has lived there and knows the ins and outs related to people, culture and “the way things are done.”

— Alcides De Morais, Brazil

“This book is everything and more a business would need to know about venturing into Africa. Thank you for writing it. 

— Richard Polak, author “Work Smart Now”

"WOW!!!!!  I loved reading every word!!  I have been to several countries she mentioned, so can vividly picture what she’s describing.  I am amazed at some of her predictions about growth - people AND products.  It truly does sound like Africa will be the "continent of the future."   She certainly knows the people, languages and the ways of doing business.” 

— Lynn Duniway, retired educator and world traveler; USA

“The comparison of Western versus African approaches to leadership was especially interesting, in showing the extent to and ways in which societies and leadership models can be very different and function well: a good reminder that any one culture certainly doesn't have all the answers.

And for anyone who is a bit of a "beginner" with Africa and finds her mental picture dominated by outdated impressions from the news (i.e. me) the summary sections on history, geography and the current situation were informative and helpful.”

— Clare Wilshaw, Oslo, Norway

“Dr. De Vries not only knows Africa and loves Africa, but she understands Africa—the heart, the soul and the opportunities of Africa. She’s not just a fan, she’s an objective commentator.

If you want to invest, invest in Africa.

If you want to invest in Africa, read ‘Africa: Open For Business’ first.”

— Rayola (Rhyce) Osanya, Author of “Go In the Strength you Have”; USA

“Dr. De Vries’ book reads like an adventure story, full of important details, but without the tedium of fact-dropping.

As an educator, I found this book an easy and stimulating read for anyone seriously considering Africa as a business venture, and a great life example for those more generally studying the considerations of international economics.”

— Jane Nieuwboer, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

“A must read for visionary CEOs, C-Suites and Boards.

As more visionary top leadership teams are considering sustainable growth opportunities, Dr. Deanne De Vries makes a compelling case that “Africa is Open for Business.” She carefully lays out her premise backed by some surprising facts and statistics, her pick of “sectors to watch” for, along with engaging anecdotes and stories.

She addresses myths, stereotypes, risks and challenges and recommends a thorough cultural and capital due diligence process to assess your leadership’s “Appetite, Bandwidth and Capital” (ABC) to grow in Africa.”

— Pamela S. Harper, Founding Partner & CEO, Business Advancement Inc.; USA