Africa is often labeled as the capital-scarce region of the world; one that has been marginalized in the landscape of global capital flows. The latest statistics published by the World Bank flagship report “Global Development Finance” suggest that the region received less than 4 percent of net foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing countries in 2006.
Sources: ABS; APRA; CoreLogic; RBA  We are paying close attention to these various uncertainties, but also recognise that there have been a number of developments that should prove helpful in navigating the narrow path.