Asian experience seen as plus for Africa investors

State funds such as China Investment Corporation have been buying energy and resource assets in Africa for years, but other institutions, as well as wealthy individuals, are following suit. Some are increasingly looking at the Middle East as a natural channel through which to do so. AsianInvestor spoke on the topic to Lynda Chalker*, founder of Africa Matters (AML), a London-based consultancy that facilitates foreign investment in African businesses.  What advantages do Asian in…