In this issue, we look at a new study that shows Africa's share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown over the past five years, highlighting the growing interest in the continent from foreign investors in The Attraction of Africa. In Africa Day 2013 we report the 12th annual Africa Day Conference in London that explored what is being done in Africa to ensure that success is not only achieved but also sustained.

In our Diaspora section, Yemisi Mokuolu talks about the challenges and joys of building and promoting creative African talent across film, music and other creative industries in Hatching Creativity. With increasing numbers of executives exploring the opportunities for international careers, Suzette De Coteau-Atuah shares the lessons from her transition from the UK to work in the Middle East in Global Diaspora.

In our Careers section, we report on a new study that reveals that although the modern workplace is increasingly globalised, international organisations are not doing enough to ensure their employees have appropriate levels of intercultural skills in Working Cultures. In Women on Boards, we examine the findings of a study that points to a slowdown in the rate of women being appointed to boards in the UK and raises the question of whether firms are doing enough to develop female talent. Also in this section, our careers coach offers advice on the benefits of a business and career coach in 'Ask the Career Coach - 'Why Should I Bother with a Coach?'.

For charities struggling to survive dwindling funds and the economic downturn, Nathalie Richards offers some easy tips in our Enterprise section to help organisations achieve success in Calling All Charities: How to Survive the Recession in 8 Easy Steps

We preview two up and coming conferences: The Business of African Infrastructure, the annual business Forum that will examine the challenges that impact Africa's growth and solutions to overcome the blockages to infrastructure development, and Cloud Computing & Information Security Conference, an event that will bring together Africa's ICT key players and personnel.

In her new book, 'Akwaaba Akosua', Shereen Miranda tells of her life-changing trip as a volunteer in Ghana.

Our guest interviewee in this month's '5 Minute Interview' is Sheila Ruiz, Events Manager with The Royal African Society, who shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way.

July and August see an extensive line-up of events in the UK and overseas and our Events listing gives you details of what's on and some un-missable Dates for your Diary .

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We visit the ReConnect Africa Library and we give you another chance to read 'MANDELA', a remarkable interview by John Battersby of Nelson Mandela in which he reflected on his legacy and the lasting influence of his 27 years in prison.

Finally, check out this month's Editorial - The Meaning of Life – and let me know what you think.

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