Search results
1 – 10 of 82Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286964
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Russia has managed to ensure relative order and stability in the region in recent years, with transfers from the federal budget helping tame local opposition groups that…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286706
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
As a result of dwindling tax revenue, he also said that state spending would be cut by EUR10bn (USD10.8bn). The government’s forecast for this year is more optimistic than…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285767
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285374
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284490
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Albanian tourism is booming. The country has posted Europe’s strongest growth in terms of overnight stays (the EU average was 13%). More than 60% of bookings came from foreign…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282074
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Despite the short-term improvement in the fiscal position, the budget does not make major changes to macroeconomic policy or reverse planned tax increases. Instead, the government…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278067
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
A major goal of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s strategic development framework, is to address persistently high levels of unemployment, especially amongst young people. Although…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274315
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
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…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274926
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
High on the agenda is the need for science to work across disciplines to address complex societal problems. In 2015, research and development (R&D) funding increased by 5.1…