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Local resistance will thwart reforms in China

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CHINA

Political contention between central and local government.

Brazil fiscal and welfare spending demands will clash

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BRAZIL

The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…

Reforms will strengthen policy implementation in China

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CHINA

Reforms to the relationship betwen central and local government in China.

Fiscal framework will aim for sustainability

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BRAZIL

The framework’s goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…

Uzbek leader is free to reform but may lack will

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UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.

Singapore readies next set of leaders

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SINGAPORE

Post-election outlook for Singapore.

African free trade area faces challenges from within

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AFRICA

However, coordination and implementation challenges still weigh on its prospects.

Nigerian economic plan will sidestep difficult choices

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NIGERIA

Recently, the IMF published its annual country surveillance report on Nigeria, which warned of serious consequences from “insufficient” policies proposed in the government’s newly…

South Africa mining sector restructuring will hasten

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SOUTH AFRICA

The threat of future strikes is a blow to government attempts to address investor unease, which it is seeking to do by soothing tensions between unions and miners, and improving…

Extremes hold key positions in new French assembly

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FRANCE

Eric Coquerel of the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) was elected chair of the powerful finance committee, which plays an important constitutional oversight role in passing budgets…