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Risks will outweigh recovery chances in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

The economic environment has been dictated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its market and policy implications. Next year, the prospects for the V4 economies are moderately upbeat…

Sudan’s oil infrastructure faces growing risks

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SUDAN

Although the parties have given no signs of attacking the oil pipelines yet, as the conflict escalates the risks may grow.

Mexico expropriation risk may rise as AMLO term ends

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MEXICO

The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…

East Africa wind power will expand despite challenges

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EAST AFRICA

With an installed capacity of 310 megawatts, LTWP is Africa’s largest operational wind farm. However, despite its potential, wind power remains a small part of East Africa’s…

Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal may spur chain reaction

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ETHIOPIA/SOMALIA

The deal has angered Somalia, which still claims sovereignty over Somaliland, and has triggered reactions that could aggravate already volatile geopolitics in the Horn of Africa.

Elections could prove awkward for Maldives president

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MALDIVES

The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…

Incentives may fuel East Africa green transport growth

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EAST AFRICA

Driven in part by foreign exchange shortages and petroleum import costs, the measure also seeks to leverage Ethiopia’s own electricity resources to underpin a new ‘green…

Slow growth may hit trust in Colombia’s government

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COLOMBIA

Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…

Clean energy brings Latin American hopes and obstacles

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LATIN AMERICA

The forecast acceleration in the energy transition provides an opportunity for Latin America to boost growth by producing fuels, materials and products used to drive the adoption…

China will increase investment in emerging markets

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CHINA

Although its investments in Africa have attracted considerable attention, the vast majority of China's OFDI has gone to Asia, principally Hong Kong and a few financial centres…