Economic Overview
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Niger Economic Outlook – African Development Bank
http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/west-africa/niger/niger-economic-outlook/
Economic growth slowed to 3.6% in 2015 (down from 7.0% in 2014) because of weather problems and the steady fall in world prices of uranium and oil, but is forecast to pick up again in 2016 (projected at 5.0%) and 2017 (at 5.5%).
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Niger Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/niger/overview
Despite a difficult external environment, Niger’s economy is performing well. Low average rainfall and insecurity affecting the production of uranium was offset by the increase of revenues generated from the production of oil
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Doing Business in Nigeria – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/nigeria
This World Bank site ranks Niger on several key busineess parameters
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Economy & Industry — Niger
http://www.our-africa.org/niger/economy-industry
A commentary on the key components of the Niger economy
Establishing a Presence
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Set up a business in Niger
http://www.healyconsultants.com/niger-company-registration/setup-llc/
This site discusses the primary business types in Niger
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Set up a business in Niger
http://www.healyconsultants.com/niger-company-registration/setup-llc/
This site provides information on company registration
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Starting a Business in Niger
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/niger/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Niger.
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Starting a Business in Niger
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/niger/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Niger.
Taxes
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Niger Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/niger-corporate-tax-rate
This site provides a graphic representation of the historical corporate tax rate in Niger
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Paying Taxes in Niger
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/niger/paying-taxes
This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger
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Niger Sales Tax Rate | VAT 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/niger/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Niger stands at 18 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Niger
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/niger/paying-taxes
This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger including VAT
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Paying Taxes in Niger
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/niger/paying-taxes
This site provides a comprehensive list of tax obligations in Niger
Visas
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Niger Visa: Application
https://niger.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Niger Visa Requirements
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Niger Visa – International Passport & VIsa
https://internationalpassportandvisa.com/niger-visa/
Visa and passport requirements for Niger
Infrastructure
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Getting around Nigeria on local transport
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/nigeria/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Each town has at least one motor park serving as the main transport depot full of minibuses and bush taxis.
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Telecom News – CommsUpdate Niger
https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/lists/country/niger/
Current news items on the telecom business in Niger
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Telecommunications in Niger – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Niger
Telecommunications in Niger include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Niger — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/niger/transportation
Taxi drivers may charge inflated prices for tourists, so it is expected that you haggle with them to get the lowest price.
Employer Obligations
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Niger Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/niger
Specialized News Sections on Niger Employment & Labor Law
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Niger Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/niger
Specialized News Sections on Niger Employment & Labor Law
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Niger
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Niger
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Niger. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Niger Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Niger
Niger holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Niger Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/niger/
Discover the complete list of Niger’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017.
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CIA – The World Factbook: Niger
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ng.html
Se “People and Society” on this site
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Cost of Living in Niger. 2016 prices
http://www.expatforum.com/articles/cost-of-living/cost-of-living-in-the-united-states.html
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Niger – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=150
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Niger – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Culture of Niger
http://www.everyculture.com/Ma-Ni/Niger.html
General rules of conduct include the importance of greetings, many of which are elaborate. See “Etiquette” on this site
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Niger Climate, Average Weather
http://www.niger.climatemps.com/
A monthly temperature table is included on this site.
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Tackling Climate Change in Niger
http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2013/04/03/tackling-climate-change-in-niger
A 2013 commentary from the World Bank on climate change in Niger
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Benin travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/benin/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Benin including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Travel Advice and Advisories for Benin
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/benin
This site is an up to date travel advisory for Benin from the Canadian government
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Niger Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Niger/Education-System
Education in the landlocked North African country of Niger is fraught with the same problems faced by many traditionally minded, poorer nations. These difficulties include promoting a self-fulfilling prophecy of cultural and gender inequality through unequally distributed facilities, and less enthusiasm for educating females.
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Education in Niger | CFGNiger
http://cfgniger.com/education-in-niger/
To increase the literacy rate of the country, schooling was made compulsory for children between ages 7 to 15 years..
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Demographics of Niger – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Niger
This site discusses the demographic features of the population of Niger, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://niger.visahq.com/customs/
Niger Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Niger Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/NE-Niger-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Import information for individuals entering Niger
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WTO | Niger – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/niger_e.htm
This site provides key information on Niger’s participation in the WTO. Niger has been a member of WTO since 13 December 1996 and a member of GATT since 31 December 1963.
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African Countries Trade Agreements
http://focusafrica.gov.in/Trade_Agreements_Africa.html
Discussion of free trade agreements in Africa including Niger
Housing and Rentals
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Niger Accommodations |
https://www.tripadvisor.com/SmartDeals-g293822-Niger-Hotel-Deals.html
Hotel , villa and private residence options in Niger
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Niger Hotels – Maps of World
http://www.mapsofworld.com/niger/hotels/
Hotel listings
Travel
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Niger travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/niger
Latest travel advice for Niger including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Niger – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/niger
Visit this desert republic and you’ll find a warm and generous Muslim population and superb tout-free travel through ancient caravan cities at the edge of the Sahara