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1 – 10 of 65This financing gap -- between what SMEs require to meet expansion targets and what they can raise from internal or external sources -- has been estimated at 1.1-2.2% of GDP…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285339
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Panama has demonstrated resilience and maintained economic momentum, despite challenges such as reduced traffic through the drought-stricken Panama Canal and the closure, after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286475
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Addis Ababa must reach an agreement with the IMF to honour its commitments under its debt-service suspension agreement with official creditors. Thereafter, further talks will be…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286657
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Climate investment globally topped USD1tn last year but remains well short of the estimated USD8tn requirement. Most funding goes to developed economies and mitigation projects…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284298
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Stronger economic growth in the United States, falling domestic inflation and improving government finances are expected to support the region’s exports, consumption and…
African oil output has fallen in recent years, hitting government revenues, external balances and credit ratings. Meanwhile, debt servicing costs have risen. With investors more…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283279
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The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285381
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Another government ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) is due to expire on January 29. Bilateral ceasefires foster some stability amid efforts to negotiate with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284588
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The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284379
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Rather than serving a full term, he will complete that of his predecessor, Guillermo Lasso, who took office in 2021 but stood down early, having run into congressional gridlock…