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Speaking on the occasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that, over the past 20 years, the promise of stability and prosperity has been fulfilled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286920
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The government regards joining the OECD as a national objective. Having opened accession negotiations in January 2022 and received its roadmap that June, the publication last…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286221
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MOROCCO: Government will try to contain labour demands
Unemployment fell to 7.4% at the end of 2023. Despite a fall in the participation rate, the positive figures also show that over 100 million people are currently employed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285846
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Record levels of defence spending have led to surging demand for inputs used to manufacture military equipment, driving up output across various sectors. However, evidence of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285498
ISSN: 2633-304X
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South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284409
ISSN: 2633-304X
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There have been protracted negotiations following strikes by teachers last year. Concerns over continued disruption to education and possible contagion to other sectors are…
Migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) sent a record amount of money to relatives last year due mainly to a strong labour market in the United States, where most of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284329
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.