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1 – 10 of 140The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286229
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Real GDP surged by 15% in 2021 and 12% in 2022, then by 4% in 2023. With inflation easing, risks of social instability have probably fallen over the past year, but growth looks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285253
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Such deals allow countries to restructure existing debt to free up finance for investment in ‘green’ projects. The strategy’s success will be closely watched by Kenya’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278938
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The global shift to a green economy coupled with the EU’s decarbonisation policy is creating new opportunities for business in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Low labour costs…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278964
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Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279345
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The bill, which will cost the government EUR500mn (USD540mn) each year, will focus on the provision of grants for new projects, expedited permitting and training for green…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279174
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There, on November 12, he formally announced Mexico’s updated National Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of 35% by 2030…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274118
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This attracted widespread criticism, as the DRC has rejected calls to halt an auction of oil blocks in ecologically sensitive areas that could directly threaten biodiversity…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275290
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Despite controversies and Western push-back, Beijing remains involved in infrastructure development across South-eastern Europe. Chinese investment is also flowing into the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278061
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This growing demand will place African countries in an unusually strong bargaining position in negotiations over access to these commodities.