International Consulting Agency is a platform for business leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to gain insight and exposure to information and opportunities in Africa. International Consulting Agency started in the January 1994 in the United States of America. Mainly because of our belief in the potential of the emerging markets of Africa and the Middle East, and the need for independent, regionally focuses expertise, and advisory services. Our organization is assisted by publications, private firms and people from different backgrounds and all have extensive regional experience. Our associates have worked in over 40 countries in Africa, the Middle East and America.
Many firms in the
region take a one size fits all approach in assessing challenges and developing
solutions. ICA’s solutions are always informed by local knowledge, conditions
and back by international expertise. Our Offices in Nigeria and the US allow us
to maintain an on the ground presence in major growth markets. This allows use
to rapidly deploy consultants and researchers to solutions inside of Africa.
We are a company very focused on emerging markets in Africa.
We work with public and private sector organizations to achieve lasting change
by providing strategic advice and support for building and organizational
development. This breath of experience allows us to understand the political,
economic and logistical challenges faced by organizations and governments.
Without losing sight of the opportunities presented by the region’s growing
human capital, natural resources, and wealth and in creating presence in the
global economy.
We are passionate about applying our innovation,
cross-disciplinary approach to tackle the most pressing challenges. While our
approach is grounded in international expertise, our focus is on local and
regional markets. We facilitate trade, development with our political contacts
between Africa markets and countries.
ICA Public Sector
Consulting: AS economic, political, demographic changes transform the region.
Governments in the Middle East and Africa face both serious challenges and
exciting opportunities. Advances in technology and healthcare, improved
infrastructure, and dynamic and growing youth populations offer greater
potential than ever before. Yet governments must also create jobs, attract
investment and complete globally on a greater scale than before.
ICA Public Sector Advisory Services help leaders and policy
makers understand the challenges, define their organizations mission and vision
which effects lasting long-term and short -term change. ICA not only helps to
develop effective strategic initiatives and executes strategic planning
exercises and also works with clients to implement them, including offering
consultants directly as a part of the clients team.
Lagos, Nigeria
Smart Business Ideas in
Africa
Africa is a highly resourceful continent with a great return
on investment if you can be able to strategize and tap into the huge market.
With a population that’s almost 1 billion people you have a huge market to do
business with. The problem however is that most individuals do not know the
right African businesses ideas to invest in. It may be a bit more challenging
for those who do not fully understand the African market.
One thing that is certain is the huge opportunities to
potential investors and marketers. Below you will find some great ideas you may
want to consider if you want to do business in Africa.
(1) E-Government and E-Mobile Government: Social Media,
Internet and Mobile technology serves as a great empowerment tool in the hands
of the correct government.
(2) Intellectual Property and Patent Protection services developing
countries because African businesses will gradually start to pay close
attention to their brands and intellectual properties.
(3) E-Commerce in Africa is still in infancy stages. While
the biggest challenges by this sector is online fraud. Anyone who creates a way
to sanitize or limit risks within the online environment will be able to reap
the financial benefits of this huge market.
(4) Energy Sector: Is one of the biggest challenges faced in
Africa. Any business that can provide solutions to the energy problems will
make huge profits as well as provide a great social benefit to the people of
Africa.
(5) Procurement and
Logistics: Most African countries still lack a reliable and large-scale
procurement outsourcing services. There is a huge and growing demand either by
local entrepreneurs, administrations and international organizations. This
presents a huge opportunity for business owners to provide procurement and
logistic services to parts of Africa.
(6) Field Data Collection Services: If there is anything
lacking in Africa is access to valuable data. Independent projects need these
services because this sector is neglected in Africa. To enable the
international community to fund their projects adequately they need access to
such valuable and raw data.
(7) Investment in
Housing: Africa has a huge housing problem in all its urban areas. Especially
as more people would rather live in urban areas that rural areas. Access to the
valuable resources available in urban areas is why people prefer to live in
urban cities.
Lagos, Nigeria
GROWTH INDUSTRIES
needed in Africa
Manufacturing: The need
for manufacturing is vital to the growth of Africa. We are looking to bring
manufacturing to the African continent to create jobs. The large labor force is
ready for positive growth in manufacturing which will enable African to prosper
in today's modern world. Today, leaders are
increasingly realizing that manufacturing is a major factor in helping Africa,
achieve their goals of successfully reaching the next stage of economic
development. African governments are seeking new and innovative ways to attract
investment and nurture industry, implementing strategies that involve targeted
investment in infrastructure, improved regional integration, and the
establishment of special economic zones.
Climate Change: Climate change has created
many opportunities to be explored in Africa. The time is now to address climate
change in a global environment. We will be able to provide access to the
African governments to assist in the many challenges created by climate change. The challenges are immense. Creating jobs, sustaining growth
and eradicating poverty in a carbon-constrained world demands, a restructuring
of energy systems, and a deeper appreciation of the boundaries of our
ecological systems. The climate change imperative is seen as an opportunity for
Africa’s energy-poor countries to leapfrog straight to clean energy. Companies
that are ready for bringing clean energy to Africa will have tremendous
success.
Agriculture & Environment: The African
population is continuing to grow yearly which will produce many opportunities
for agriculture as it pertains to the environment. Strategic planning will be
needed to help agriculture and the environment in Africa. This will create an
abundance of future opportunities for companies with cutting edge solutions in
agriculture and the environment. Agriculture
in Africa has a massive social and economic
footprint. More than 60 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa is
smallholder farmers. Yet, Africa’s full agricultural potential remains
untapped. Realizing Africa’s full agricultural potential will require significant
investment. Companies that are ready to help Africa with agriculture production
will be able to take advantage of amazing growth opportunities.
Renewable Energy: Renewable energy is
energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally
replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves,
and geothermal heat. There is tremendous growth potential in Africa for Renewable
Energy and we have to contacts to help you reach the African market.
High -Tech Security: The high-tech security industry is
growing at a rapid pace. This is good news to some because they are an
important part of African safety. Their work has evolved from the old days of
standing guard and night. Not only do they protect companies, institutions, and
people, but also information and intellectual property that might be stolen.
With a growing reliance on digital technology comes an increasing threat of
hackers. This has helped spur growth in IT-related positions in the security
industry. The need to protect individuals and property has always existed but
has become more relevant as the threat level in the country continues to climb.
The security industry will grow in Africa because of the worldwide need for
security because of terrorists. In today's modern world terrorism must be
contained and Africa as a developing country is a huge market.
Investment Products
& Services: The
investment brokerage industry has become incredibly competitive, with firms
routinely offering all kinds of incentives – from cash bonuses to free trades
and more. As can be expected, the offers – and the firms making them – change
throughout the year. Many people just like you turn to the markets to help buy
a home, send children to college, or build a retirement nest egg. But unlike
the banking world, where deposits are guaranteed by federal deposit insurance,
the value of stocks, bonds, and other securities fluctuates with market
conditions. No one can guarantee that you’ll make money from your investments,
and they may lose value. The middle class and emerging upper class have more
disposal income in Africa so the need for investments is a high-growth industry
that must be explored. African governments welcome all investment companies
looking to do business in Africa.
Import / Export: Imports are any resources, goods, or services that
producers in one country sell to buyers in another country. CBP offers tips for
new importers, including those who have recently started importing or who would
like to know more about the process. Exports are any resources, intermediate
goods, or final goods or services that a buyer in one country purchases from a
seller in another country. Export.gov provides tools, assistance, and expert
knowledge to help your company grow in the global marketplace. Import and
Exports potential is enormous at this present time in Africa because Africa has
vast resources ready to expand into the Import/Export business. The potential
is endless in this business in the coming years.
Special Products for
Export from Africa to International Countries: Ginger, Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa
Butter. Castor, Beans, Garlic, Rubber, and Cassava.
Oil & Gas
Exploration: An
exploration & production (E&P) company is in a specific sector within
the oil and gas industry. Companies involved in the high-risk/high-reward area
of exploration and production focus on finding, augmenting, producing, and
merchandising different types of oil and gas. Exploration and production
(E&P) is known as the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. The
resource owners and operators of E&Ps work with a variety of contractors
such as engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractors, as well as
with joint-venture partners and oil field service companies, and as E&P
operators produce oil and gas, they also build infrastructure and collect
massive amounts of analytical data. Africa has an un-tapped market in Oil &
Gas exploration and is looking to partner and joint venture with worldwide
companies to help grow this field to reach and maximize Africa’s potential.
Mining: Companies search globally for
mineral deposits that can be economically mined and processed. Mineral
exploration is made up of a variety of different activities and techniques that
are used to find a potential discovery – which may one day become an operating
mine. The mining industry in Africa is ready to explode due to the vast raw
materials found in the African continent. The coming decades will produce
amazing profits for the companies ready to help development in the mining
industry in Africa. Africa is open for business in the mining industry and will
be ready to work with international companies which will help Africa grow into
a global powerhouse in the mining industry.
Health Care Products and Services: The need for affordable, high quality medical equipment in Nigeria cannot be overstated. With a rapidly growing population that has exceeded 185 million. The opportunity to make money bringing health care products to Nigeria is tremendous. Nigeria is the seventh most populated country in the world. Despite its rapidly increasing population, Nigeria is a country marked by poor healthcare delivery. In addition to a lack of healthcare providers, there is a shortage of surgical equipment and medical supplies required to properly treat patients. Patients often die due to a scarcity of key medical devices such as anesthesia machines, hospital beds, incubators and defibrillators. Any company that provides the mentioned health care products will have success exporting to Nigeria.
Contact Information:
Olaniyi Agboola, CEO/ President
John Deboise Agboola, Executive Director,
James Kehinde Agboola, Director Logistics
Olaniyi Agboola, CEO/ President
John Deboise Agboola, Executive Director,
James Kehinde Agboola, Director Logistics
International Consulting Agency
277 Elm Street
Windsor Locks, CT 06096, USA
Phone Number: 1- 475- 300- 2915
Phone Number: 1- 475- 300- 2915
Phone Number #2: 1- 475 - 300 - 6438
Email Address: icaafrica@yahoo.com
Email Address: olaniyiagboola2018@gmail.com
Email Address: icaafrica@yahoo.com
Email Address: olaniyiagboola2018@gmail.com
