Write Analytical Article of a Business Environment in an East African Country

Research and write articles on East African business environments

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Overview

Research and write articles on East African business environments

You have:

  • Good research and authoring skills
  • Experience in East African business environment research

Contract

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Our articles provides insights on the business environment in Africa and discuss diverse issues in the African scene. The articles are read by entrepreneurs and entities including government departments, civil society, donor agency, helping them to make important decisions. We connect stakeholders to decision making systems and help them get more involved in advancing the region sustainably.

We are looking for volunteers to research and write articles on the business environment of East African countries. This research should provide unique insights and help stakeholders make vital decisions. Research data are often a mix of primary sources ( including interviews) and secondary data. East African countries include: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Articles may focus on one country or a local community and address themes including the natural environment, culture, lifestyle, intra-african trade and technology. Successful articles would be published on our website.

Good research and authoring skills

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when your research significantly impacted a decision-making process? This question assesses the impact of your research in a practical context. Provide concrete examples of research that influenced stakeholders' decisions.
What methods do you use to ensure the reliability of your sources? The interviewer wants to understand your approach to verifying information. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you tailor your writing for different audiences? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging research project you undertook. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on current trends affecting the East African business landscape? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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