Search results

The great GDP contraction may herald huge crowding out

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

Economic stimulus schemes and gaps.

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

Location:

ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Divided ANC undermines Ramaphosa’s capacity to govern

Location:

SOUTH AFRICA

These challenges are interlinked, and all threaten Ramaphosa’s standing over the medium term. They also influence Ramaphosa’s ability to manage an intensely divided ANC, with…

South Africa vaccine plan will struggle to convince

Location:

SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

Location:

TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…

Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

Location:

RUSSIA

This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…

Pakistan may struggle to retain IMF’s support

Location:

PAKISTAN

He replaces Miftah Ismail, who played a key role in ensuring that Pakistan got its bailout programme with the IMF back on track after a hold-up. Dar faces a tough challenge to…

Prospects for Nigeria in 2021

Location:

PROSPECTS 2021

These shocks will sustain already heightened reform pressures on the government during a period of diminishing public revenue. Security crises across various states and regions…

Ghanaian parties' mixed records face 2020 scrutiny

Location:

GHANA

With general elections 18 months away, the economy is under intensified scrutiny as campaigning begins in earnest. Former President John Mahama (2012-17) was recently endorsed as…