Republic of Mali
Capital: Bamako HDI: 0.407 (176th)
Language: Multiple
GDP (PPP): $30.990 billion
Currency: West African Franc
Population: 14,517,176
The Republic of Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa. Mali is the eighth-largest country in Africa, with an area of just over 1,240,000 square kilometres (480,000 sq mi). The population of Mali is 14.5 million. Its capital is Bamako. Mali consists of eight regions and its borders on the north reach deep into the middle of the Sahara Desert, while the country’s southern part, where the majority of inhabitants live, features the Niger and Senegal rivers. The country’s economy centers on agriculture and fishing. Some of Mali’s prominent natural resources include gold, being the third largest producer of gold in the African continent, and salt. About half the population lives below the international poverty line of $1.25 (U.S.) a day. A majority of the population (55%) are non-denominational Muslims.
Present-day Mali was once part of three West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade: the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire (for which Mali is named), and the Songhai Empire. During its golden age, there was a flourishing of mathematics, astronomy, literature, and art. At its peak in 1300, the Mali Empire covered an area about twice the size of modern-day France and stretched to the west coast of Africa. In the late 19th century, during the Scramble for Africa, France seized control of Mali, making it a part of French Sudan. French Sudan (then known as the Sudanese Republic) joined with Senegal in 1959, achieving independence in 1960 as the Mali Federation. Shortly thereafter, following Senegal’s withdrawal from the federation, the Sudanese Republic declared itself the independent Republic of Mali. After a long period of one-party rule, a coup in 1991 led to the writing of a new constitution and the establishment of Mali as a democratic, multi-party state.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Mali Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mali/overview
Mali is a sparsely populated, predominantly desert country with a highly undiversified economy. It is vulnerable to commodity price fluctuations and to the consequences of climate change.
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Mali Economy – overview – Economy
http://www.indexmundi.com/mali/economy_overview.html
Among the 25 poorest countries in the world, Mali is a landlocked country that depends on gold mining and agricultural exports for revenue. Economic activity is largely confined to the riverine area irrigated by the Niger River and about 65% of its land area is desert or semidesert.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Mali Gains Momentum in its Drive for Investment Climate Reform
https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/advisory-services/regulatory-simplification/business-regulation/mali.cfm
Mali has achieved an impressive round of reforms in its push to make it easier for entrepreneurs to set up and for all investors to conduct business.
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A Boost for New Business in Mali
https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/publications/upload/Mali_A4_FINAL.pdf
The government of Mali has committed to transforming the country’s business climate by boosting local and foreign investment. In partnership with the World Bank Group Investment Climate team, the government has implemented a number of key business reforms
Establishing a Presence
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Doing Business in Mali
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mali#starting-a-business
This World Bank sites discusses the procedure to establish a new business in Mali
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Doing Business in Mali
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mali#starting-a-business
This World Bank sites discusses the procedure to establish a new business in Mali
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Starting a Business in Mali – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mali/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 Mali.
Taxes
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Mali Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/mali-corporate-tax-rate
Current Mali Corporate Tax Rate: 48.30%
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Paying Taxes in Mali – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mali/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes.
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Tax Rate In Mali
http://contractortaxation.com/Mali/Tax-In-Mali
If you’re working in Mali under a permanent contract, many employers will handle your tax under the PAYE (pay-as-you-earn) system. This means that they calculate and process your taxes in Mali for you and then send you a net wage. Your income tax, public health insurance, social security and other deductions will all be covered by this payment.
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Mali Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mali/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Mali stands at 18 percent.
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Mali Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mali/sales-tax-rate/forecast
According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mali Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 18.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
Visas
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Mali: Visa and Passport requirements | World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/mali/passport-visa
Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Mali, including types and costs
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Mali Visa: Application, Requirements
https://mali.visahq.com/
Online visa service
Infrastructure
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Mali Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Mali/Transportation-Mali-TG-C-1.html
64 tips on getting to and getting around Mali from real travelers and locals.
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Mali — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/mali/transportation
The quality of Malian roads is moderate at best and downright treacherous at worst, especially after floods in the rainy season. All major roads have police checkpoints and are poorly lit after dark.
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Mali – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Mali-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html
Mali has market penetration rates below African averages in all market sectors except mobile where it is now racing towards the 100% mark.
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Telecommunications in Mali – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Mali
There are two major mobile telephone operators, Ikatel (a subsidiary of Sonatel, of Senegal) and Malitel (a subsidiary ofSOTELMA, the state owned telecommunications company). The domestic telephone system is unreliable but improving
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Mali
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mali/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Mali.
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Mali Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/mali
Current news on labor and employment topics in Mali
Culture/Living
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Mali travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/mali/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Mali including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Mali – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/mali.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Mali Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Mali/Education-System
There is an element of imbalance in Mali Education because the ministry of lower education is increasing throughput, whereas the ministry of secondary and higher education still does not have sufficient secondary schools.
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Education | Mali | U.S. Agency for International Development
https://www.usaid.gov/mali/education
USAID programs improve the quality of instruction in primary and upper-primary schools and promote out-of-school youth employment. The agency’slong-term investments in education have achieved important results
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Business Etiquette 101: Tips for Travelers In Mali
https://afktravel.com/60668/business-etiquette-in-mali/
10 tips on business etiquette in Mali
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Climate & Agriculture — Mali
http://www.our-africa.org/mali/climate-agriculture
This site describes the three climate zones across Mali
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Mali in the Frontlines of Climate Change
http://ourworld.unu.edu/en/mali-the-frontlines-of-climate-change
In the context of pervasive vulnerability, the impacts of climate change, both chronic and catastrophic, such as more frequent and intense droughts or floods, have the potential to destabilize the country’s institution
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Cost of Living in Mali
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Mali
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Mali. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Mali. 2016 prices in Mali
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/mali
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Mali – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=127
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Mali – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Mali Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Mali
Mali holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Mali PEOPLE 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/mali/mali_people.html
Demographic facts and statistics on this CIA site
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Demographics of Mali – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Mali
This site addresses the demographic features of the population of Mali, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population
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Mali Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/mali/
Discover the complete list of Mali’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
Trade
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Mali Customs Regulations
https://mali.visahq.com/customs/
Mali Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Mali | Export.gov
https://new.export.gov/countries/ML
Key information for expoters to Mali
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WTO | Mali – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/mali_e.htm
This site provides key information on Mali’s participation in the WTO. Mali has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and a member of GATT since 11 January 1993.
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West Africa – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/west-africa/
This site discusses trade agreements between Western Africa countries (including Mali) and the EU
Housing and Rentals
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The 10 Best Hotels in Mali
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293812-Mali-Hotels.html
1,335 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 64hotels in Mali.
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Top 10 Hotels in Bamako, Mali
https://www.hotels.com/de1635761/hotels-bamako-mali/
Compare 11 hotels in Bamako using 22 real guest reviews
Travel
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Mali – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mali
This site provides information on tourist sites in Mali but also provides the following: “The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to the provinces of Tombouctou, Kidal, Gao and Mopti, and parts of the provinces of Kayes, Koulikoro and Segou. All but essential travel to the rest of Mali is also warned against.”
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Mali Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/mali
With a history blighted by political instability, it’s hardly surprising that Mali is missing from most people’s bucket lists. But as peace slowly returns to this dusty land, travellers are trickling back to unearth the country’s cultural treasures – of which there are many.
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