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Workforce localisation will accelerate in Saudi Arabia

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SAUDI ARABIA

However, more than half of employed Saudis work in the public sector, with their pay absorbing about 45% of the state budget. Increased employment of Saudi nationals in…

Mexico internet improvements will be insufficient

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MEXICO

Internet improvement.

Vietnam’s anti-graft push will target security sector

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VIETNAM

Latest developments in Vietnam's corruption crackdown.

Latin America's poor will be worst hit by obesity

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin America's most serious health challenge -- obesity.

Mexico investment deal will have limited success

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MEXICO

Infrastructure aims.

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…

A tame private sector helps Algeria’s president

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ALGERIA

The authorities seek to maintain tight control over the private sector to minimise risk of state capture by businesses. In parallel, Tebboune has also built close ties with Le…

OECD recommendations will not be met in Peru

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PERU

OECD membership is seen as key to locking in the liberalising economic policies adopted in varying degrees since the 1990s, and improving the investment climate. Private…

Bolivia’s ambitious development plans face challenges

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BOLIVIA

The strategy, which has attracted criticism from opponents as being overly statist, is based largely on the policy orientation adopted by the Morales administrations between 2006…

Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

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COSTA RICA

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.