
Datastream is in the process of ramping up its data coverage of the African continent. Once finished, the new dataset will comprise 500,000 nationally sourced time series covering 54 African nations. Fathom Consulting, meanwhile, has been increasing its analytical focus on the continent, and looks forward to making use of this expanded dataset in its analysis. One area of particular focus for Fathom has been China’s emerging role on the continent. China’s integration into the global trade and financial system has accelerated since the country’s admission into the World Trade Organization in 2001, as highlighted by the charts below. Refresh