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France’s Danone and Abraaj Group, a private equity firm announced on Thursday a partnership agreement that allows Danone to own stake in Fan Milk International, which previously was 100 percent acquired by the Abraaj group earlier this year.

Increased access to finance for small and mid-sized businesses in Africa will support domestic capital markets, drive economic growth and create jobs but will also ultimately force investors and the private sector to demand better regulatory laws and transparency from business leaders and government officials.

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