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Pandemic may undo Egypt poverty gains

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EGYPT

The figure has been presented by the government as a vindication of its efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability while providing financial safety nets for the most vulnerable…

COVID-19 crisis could force Caribbean tourism rethink

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CARIBBEAN

As the English-speaking Caribbean countries attempt to reopen their economies in the aftermath of the initial COVID-19-related lockdown, policymakers, business leaders and think…

Politically divided Iraq faces a massive economic hit

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IRAQ

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 -- and especially the crushing effect on global oil markets -- comes amid worsening US-Iran tensions. Internally, political deadlock and…

Greek GDP growth in 2022 will rely on EU recovery aid

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GREECE

The economic rebound from a 9% contraction in 2020 is mainly being driven by strong domestic demand supported by accommodative fiscal policies and higher-than-expected tourism…

Prospects for the global economy to end-2021

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PROSPECTS H2 2021

However, supply is struggling to keep pace with demand, and dislocation effects plus shortages of some critical goods and workers are raising prices. GDP growth forecasts for 2021…