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After decades of building and reinforcing strong economic and diplomatic ties with Europe, Gabon has been looking to diversify its foreign relationships. By seeking new trade partners, the country intends to leverage its stability and economic growth to support a larger regional role.

Gabon is located on the Gulf of Guinea, surrounded by low- and lower-middle income countries, but the country’s sizable oil resources and limited population have positioned it as one of six upper-middle income countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Established in 1994 through a treaty signed by Gabon and five neighbouring states – Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea and the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) – the Economic Community of Central African States (Communauté Économique et Monétaire de l'Afrique Centrale, CEMAC) regional economic bloc was created as a successor to the Central...

ETIQUETTE: It is customary to exchange handshakes when introducing yourself; however, it is important to allow members of the opposite sex to extend their hand to initiate the handshake. It is also not uncommon to see men greet each other with kisses on both cheeks. The dress code during business...

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Corporate governance is a system by which companies are directed, controlled and regulated, and it defines the relationships between the board of directors, management and owners of a company. The most notable concepts of corporate governance include the designation of responsibility, accountability, transparency and rights, and treatment of...