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1 – 10 of 17The underperformance of the oil sector, coupled with a recent fuel distribution crisis, have combined to dampen growth forecasts for 2019. While President Joao Lourenco’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244145
ISSN: 2633-304X
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State banks’ increased use as policy instruments.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241954
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Riyadh’s privatisation plans.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222040
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The business climate in Kazakhstan.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242297
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Ethiopia economic reform prospects
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233739
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Lourenco’s government launched in August its flagship Privatisation Programme (PROPRIV), with 195 companies and assets set to be either fully or partially sold. With a legal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246842
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Various restrictions are being eased, and parts of the economy gradually reopened, although a sanitary cordon around Luanda remains. Angola has 73 confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252879
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Geingob faces a vigorous challenge from independent candidate Dr Panduleni Itula, who has capitalised on the ongoing ‘Fishrot’ corruption scandal that has engulfed the government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB247898
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While details are scant, the 'social compact' reportedly includes clearer deliverables than previous recovery plans. However, fears persist over government capacity to deliver and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256532
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The conservative alliance that supported his election collapsed in mid-May, after his Creating Opportunities (CREO) failed to back the Social Christian Party (PSC) candidate for…