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Creating markets for “Made in Africa” industrialiSation

Creating markets for “Made in Africa” industrialisation
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ROSIE WIGMORE
what we do

Delivering innovative strategies for Africa's industrial future
Policy and strategy support to increase African exports and manufacturing

Helping you get the most out of a dynamic China market

Ensuring Africa's top brands succeed in the right China market
Cutting-edge China market research and guidance
Bespoke and dynamic China social media presence

Telling your brand's story to an audience of 1.4 billion buyers
How we can help you
Sound Strategic Advice
At Development Reimagined, we don’t merely know the complexities of global development and emerging markets – we’ve studied, experienced, researched, strategized, and shaped key public policies on these issues Whether you’re aiming to get more out of your company’s relationship with China, identify and mitigate geopolitical risks, or design and assess an aid project or investment, we have the experience to help you develop deep, data-driven, and truly sustainable strategic plans. As an independent, African-led consultancy with industry-leading expertise on African economies as well as China’s development, we work with private companies, government agencies, and international organizations. Our clients include United Nations agencies, key decision-makers in African and Chinese organizations, European development agencies, and Africa’s top luxury consumer brands.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Backed by data, our analyses simplifies seemingly complex topics that are often misunderstood or often presented at surface level. We dig deep to unearth fresh insights and reimagine development and the Africa-China connection. From public health and finance to private sector investment and household-level welfare, we view Africa- China through multiple lenses to enhance your project with diverse and informed research.
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Africa Reimagined Takes Center Stage at FW25 Shanghai Fashion Week
Date Published: May 22, 2025. Africa Reimagined Showcases Cross-Cultural Dialogue and the Power of Sustainable Fashion. From March 25 to 29, as part of the

Infographic: Is China’s new 100% duty-free trade pledge for African LDCs a big deal?
Date Published: November 26, 2024. The 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Beijing from September 4-6, 2024, resulted in many new plans to

Infographic: China’s tariff scheme for African LDC countries is now 21 years old. What next?
Date Published: August 9, 2024. Two years after its own accession into the World Trade Organisation (WTO), China initiated a scheme to allow 190 products

Event: Dialogue on Boosting & Diversifying Africa’s Exports to China
Date Published: June 25, 2024. The African Union Permanent Mission to China and Development Reimagined (DR) organised a roundtable discussion on the theme “Fostering Prosperity:

Event: US-Africa Experts Roundtable on the future of AGOA and financing
Date Published: May 9, 2024. On Tuesday 16th April, on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, Development Reimagined (DR) and the Center for

Event: Africa Reimagined’s and ITC’s booth at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Kenya
Date Published: May 6, 2024. Africa Reimagined (AR) is excited to announce its participation in the forthcoming 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in

Expert view: AGOA Isn’t the Political Leverage Washington Thinks It Is
Date Published: December 4, 2023. This article was first published on Ventures Africa in December 2023 – by Ovigwe Eguegu On 9th June 2023, the

Event: DR trains over 50 SMEs for China market entry with the International Trade Centre
Date Published: October 25, 2023. On 18th October 2023 Development Reimagined (DR) conducted a China market entry training session as part of a series hosted

Expert View: South Africa resumes beef exports to China – How can South Africa become a more competitive and major beef supplier to China?
Date Published: September 9, 2023. At the recent BRICS summit held in South Africa, two important trade deals were agreed between the presidents of South

Infographic: Comparing Africa’s Agricultural Trade Alliances: BRICS vs. G7
Date Published: August 22, 2023. The BRICS Summit has kicked off this week in South Africa, including a new announcement by President Cyril Ramphosa that

Press Release: Afreximbank and Development Reimagined Join Forces to help High-End, Sustainable African Brands enter Chinese Market
Date Published: August 9, 2023. In continuation of its strategy to assist African businesses in increasing their presence in the international arena, the African Export-Import

Speech: How can China best support Industrial Value Chains and Value Addition in Africa?
Date Published: March 24, 2023. Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Director General Wu Peng, Your Excellency Sylla Deputy Director Zhang Jianhua Resident Coordinator Chatterjee

Policy Brief: FOCAC 8 At 1 – What Has Changed in Africa-China Trade so far?
Date Published: March 21, 2023. The 8th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was recently held in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together high-level officials from China and

Expert View: 3 Key Trends in the Chinese Market for 2023
Date Published: January 11, 2023. 1. The removal of the Covid-19 policy and measures to boost consumption means more market opportunities for African business

Expert View: What impact might China’s 20th National Congress have on Africa-China business and trade?
In October, the world’s attention was firmly placed on China, as the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) commenced. Not only
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