With one of the fastest growing economies in the world, Angola is positioned to become an active member of the global economic community. From 1995 to 2004, Angola's GDP growth averaged 9 percent. In 2005, increased oil revenues propelled GDP to about 20 percent. Excluding oil and diamonds, the 2005 annual growth rate is estimated at 14 percent.

To implement its vision of transition to a robust market economy, the Government of Angola, through its National Agency for Private Investment (ANIP), actively promotes private investment by Angolan and foreign nationals in targeted industry sectors and development zones.

From its prime geographic location on the Atlantic Ocean - to its abundant natural and human resources - to economic development policies focused on private investment - Angola is ripe for investors interested in financial incentives that increase potential returns on capital. Today, when all eyes are on Africa, Angola is committed to becoming a prime attraction for the private investment that is key to its plans for economic growth.