9+Prospectus+Assignment

Where We Recommend to Start a Business in An African Region

**Purpose:** You and your members are to become familiar with a nation in Africa (from a region). Your becoming familiar with a nation is important, but your ability to solve the problem presented to you below is what matters, too. **Problem:** Your company (create a name), a consultancy firm on international investment with a huge focus on geographical issues, has been hired by a company (create a name and industry) to provide a sort prospectus. This prospectus should explain what a company should know about a nation in order for them to make an informed decision about investing in that nation.**Regions. Your group # determines who your members will be and which region your country must come from:**

**Reports must include:**
 * 1) East Africa
 * 2) North Africa
 * 3) West Africa
 * 4) Central Africa
 * 5) Southern Africa

Research papers were 15-18 pages, with the following: title page, table of contents, page numbers, Section headings, Appendix for charts, graphs, pictures (these do not count for the page req.) Bibliography, MLA citations, responsibilities page (signed by all three members).
 * Geography: Land forms, major features
 * History: brief timeline of major events
 * Culture: language, religion, customs, political culture
 * Demographics: population, lifespan, birthrate, death rate,
 * Economics: GDP, Per Capita Income (PCI), national debt, industry
 * Fun Facts!
 * A two page explanation defending your company's recommendation to invest in the selected African country.
 * Each Group constructed and presented a Key Note Presentation based on their research papers.

Grading: Two grades will be given: the final work in its entirety, and individual performance. Each will be worth 20 marks. [|Prospectus for Geography Assignment] [|Individual Grading Rubric] **Due:** TBA **Things to do:**
 * Choose a country for investment in your region.This requires you to think along geographical terms.
 * Choose a name for your consultancy firm.
 * Choose a name for, and industry for your client firm.
 * Assign tasks/responsibilities.
 * Begin research and collection of data.
 * Write.