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Kenya development outlook shifts to the private sector

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KENYA

Kenya budgetary and fiscal outlook.

Italy's public debt will rise despite on-track deficit

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ITALY

A Constitutional Court ruling outlawing the 2012 pension reform highlighted the risks of significant deviations from austerity policies. However, even with a budget deficit of 3…

India’s public sector will see more disinvestment

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INDIA

Indian disinvestment in state-owned enterprises.

Ivory Coast’s legislative polls will test reform claim

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IVORY COAST

The poll was marred by pre- and post-election violence, resulting in scores of arrests (including some opposition leaders) and over 85 deaths. Ouattara has officially begun a…

Poor outlook drives fiscal expansion in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Soon after taking office, President Mauricio Macri announced a "rain of new investments" from foreign companies attracted by the business-friendly tone set by his administration…

Sierra Leone's revenue problems are likely to mount

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SIERRA LEONE

Yet President Julius Maada Bio’s administration still needs further contributions to fund its COVID-19 response plan. Meanwhile, tensions between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s…

Colombia pension reform is unlikely to pass intact

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COLOMBIA

Spearheded by Labour Minister Gloria Ines Ramirez, the 'Change for the Elderly' bill proposes a new system, centred on the principle of solidarity. Critics claim the proposals…

Earthquakes will hit Mexico’s 2018 election

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MEXICO

Two major earthquakes hit southern and central Mexico on September 7 and 19, killing at least 340 people and damaging thousands of buildings. The disaster has sparked a public…

South African entrenched interests could stifle reform

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SOUTH AFRICA

Although this was above market expectations and the economy has avoided entering a technical recession, fears persist over the slow pace of reforms by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s…

Herrera will maintain Mexico’s economic policy

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MEXICO

Urzua’s abrupt departure is the most high-profile that AMLO has experienced in his seven months in office.