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Environment and technology dominate the WEF agenda

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INT

For the first time in the eleven-year history of the survey, no economic risk makes the list of the top five most likely or biggest impact risks. In contrast, large-scale…

Policy challenges discourage investment in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

One year ago, then newly inaugurated President Mauricio Macri attended the Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) to promise shifts in foreign and economic policy. Some of his promises…

Latin America risks another lost decade

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LATIN AMERICA

The health crisis, national lockdowns and a global recession have combined to create a difficult environment in Latin America, while governments’ responses to the pandemic have…

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Nature-based climate solutions to grow globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Biodiversity and climate change.

Beijing’s ambitions and assertiveness will grow

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CHINA

The senior leadership seeks to defend its position within China, first and foremost by preserving and strengthening the power of the Party through which it rules. China’s growing…

India's business and corporate climate blunts FDI plan

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INDIA

India's corporate culture and its impact on government plans to attract foreign investment.

Tia Maria will prompt renewed tensions in Peru

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PERU

Farming communities in the relatively prosperous Tambo valley have long opposed the project and have successfully frustrated its development. The government is anxious to distance…

Papua New Guinea economy set to 'muddle down'

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The political and economic outlook for Papua New Guinea.

Saudi-Emirati relations will be tense

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SAUDI ARABIA/UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Current animosities are driven by competing economic plans and ambitions for regional leadership. Encouraged by a changing geopolitical environment, strong finances and solid…