Businessman bullish on ‘Made in Africa’
Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent.
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Interview with Saikat Chowdhury
CO-FOUNDER and MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIVÉSAL
Lives in: Singapore
Every month, thousands of shipping containers arrive at African ports, filled with goods that Saikat Chowdhury believes should be made on the continent. Despite its vast natural resources, Africa contributes less than 2% to global manufacturing output. As the managing director of NivéSal, a Singapore-based engineering projects company, Chowdhury argues that this reliance on imports unnecessarily inflates prices for everyday citizens. He points out that the world’s poorest continent pays some of the highest prices for consumer goods and building materials.
