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1 – 10 of 10Amid a tightening of control by the Iraqi central government, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), particularly the ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), is attempting to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287816
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The deal, which was finalised under former President Guillermo Lasso (2021-23) and approved by the National Assembly in February, promises improved access to expanding Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287100
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The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286714
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INDIA: Budget underscores ruling party’s confidence
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284954
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Nevertheless, for the first time since the war broke out, the central bank has presented a monetary policy strategy and the finance ministry a budget.
It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285189
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Meanwhile, the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) both expect 6.5% GDP growth in the fiscal year ending March 2024, which would put the country among the top economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283429
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The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284691
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During the campaign leading up to the election, in which he narrowly beat incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, Lula had pledged to tackle deforestation of the Amazonian rainforest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281996
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The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…