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What is an essential component emphasized for achieving relevance, scale, and customer loyalty in every African territory?
What is an essential component emphasized for achieving relevance, scale, and customer loyalty in every African territory?
- Packaging
- Pricing strategy
- Advertising campaign
- Brand (correct)
Why did Coca-Cola refuse to allow a bottler in the DRC to put Coke in standard plastic bottles?
Why did Coca-Cola refuse to allow a bottler in the DRC to put Coke in standard plastic bottles?
- To maintain consistent brand standards (correct)
- To decrease production costs
- To compete with local beverages
- To test consumer preferences
How does the text describe African consumers' attitude towards brands?
How does the text describe African consumers' attitude towards brands?
- Highly conscious (correct)
- Indifferent
- Easily influenced
- Unaware
What does Alex Cummings stress about the Coca-Cola brand in Africa?
What does Alex Cummings stress about the Coca-Cola brand in Africa?
Why does the text mention that African consumers place great value on brands they can trust?
Why does the text mention that African consumers place great value on brands they can trust?
What is one of the key roles of Kaskazi’s sales representatives in addition to delivering goods?
What is one of the key roles of Kaskazi’s sales representatives in addition to delivering goods?
According to Oxford University economist Paul Collier, what drives the miracle of productivity?
According to Oxford University economist Paul Collier, what drives the miracle of productivity?
What has hampered the development of clusters in African cities according to Paul Collier's thesis?
What has hampered the development of clusters in African cities according to Paul Collier's thesis?
What plays a significant role in supporting the development of industrial clusters in Morocco?
What plays a significant role in supporting the development of industrial clusters in Morocco?
'Last mile' delivery by African entrepreneurs like Kaskazi Network primarily focuses on delivering goods to which types of establishments?
'Last mile' delivery by African entrepreneurs like Kaskazi Network primarily focuses on delivering goods to which types of establishments?
'Scale and specialization' are emphasized by Paul Collier as drivers of what economic phenomenon?
'Scale and specialization' are emphasized by Paul Collier as drivers of what economic phenomenon?
What is another term used to describe the business model of Kaskazi Network?
What is another term used to describe the business model of Kaskazi Network?
What is a key aspect of a business ecosystem in Africa, as discussed in the text?
What is a key aspect of a business ecosystem in Africa, as discussed in the text?
Why do global businesses investing in Africa often seek local partners?
Why do global businesses investing in Africa often seek local partners?
What lesson did South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) learn from its investments in African firms?
What lesson did South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation (PIC) learn from its investments in African firms?
How did Coca-Cola achieve having its products available in every village in Africa?
How did Coca-Cola achieve having its products available in every village in Africa?
What did the example of CEO Dan Matjila from South Africa highlight about investing in Africa?
What did the example of CEO Dan Matjila from South Africa highlight about investing in Africa?
Why is it important for businesses to select the right partners according to the text?
Why is it important for businesses to select the right partners according to the text?
What did Alex Cummings, associated with Coca-Cola, emphasize about the company's distribution strategy in Africa?
What did Alex Cummings, associated with Coca-Cola, emphasize about the company's distribution strategy in Africa?
Why do multinationals often need a robust ecosystem of local partners in Africa?
Why do multinationals often need a robust ecosystem of local partners in Africa?
What was one key reason for Kellogg partnering with Tolaram Africa as mentioned in the text?
What was one key reason for Kellogg partnering with Tolaram Africa as mentioned in the text?
What does Ng’ang’a Wanjohi's Kaskazi Network focus on as discussed in the text?
What does Ng’ang’a Wanjohi's Kaskazi Network focus on as discussed in the text?
What was the primary reason Renault chose to locate its plant in Tanger Automotive City?
What was the primary reason Renault chose to locate its plant in Tanger Automotive City?
What is the key lesson from the experience of African nations with special economic zones (SEZs)?
What is the key lesson from the experience of African nations with special economic zones (SEZs)?
What is the primary advantage of industry-specific hubs like Tanger Automotive City and Hawassa over more general SEZs in Africa?
What is the primary advantage of industry-specific hubs like Tanger Automotive City and Hawassa over more general SEZs in Africa?
What is an example of an informally-developed industry cluster that has emerged in Africa?
What is an example of an informally-developed industry cluster that has emerged in Africa?
What was Coca-Cola's response when a bottler in the DRC wanted to use standard plastic bottles instead of the iconic curved ones?
What was Coca-Cola's response when a bottler in the DRC wanted to use standard plastic bottles instead of the iconic curved ones?
What did Coca-Cola do to support its employees during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa?
What did Coca-Cola do to support its employees during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa?
What was Coca-Cola's approach to building a strong presence in Africa?
What was Coca-Cola's approach to building a strong presence in Africa?
What was the key reason for Coca-Cola's success in making its brand widely loved in Africa?
What was the key reason for Coca-Cola's success in making its brand widely loved in Africa?
What was Coca-Cola's rationale for rejecting the bottler's proposal to use standard plastic bottles in the DRC?
What was Coca-Cola's rationale for rejecting the bottler's proposal to use standard plastic bottles in the DRC?
What was the key strategic step that Coca-Cola took to expand its presence in Africa?
What was the key strategic step that Coca-Cola took to expand its presence in Africa?
What was the key reason Coca-Cola's leadership team was able to effectively navigate the challenges posed by the Ebola epidemic in West Africa?
What was the key reason Coca-Cola's leadership team was able to effectively navigate the challenges posed by the Ebola epidemic in West Africa?
What was the key strategic rationale behind Coca-Cola's acquisition of a stake in the Nigerian juice and dairy company CHI in 2016?
What was the key strategic rationale behind Coca-Cola's acquisition of a stake in the Nigerian juice and dairy company CHI in 2016?
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