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Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

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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…

New investments will not stabilise Ethiopia’s economy

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ETHIOPIA

The government hopes to benefit from the flattening of the COVID-19 pandemic and a relative calm in the Tigray conflict to push ahead with its flagship privatisation programme…

Afghanistan’s economic outlook is bleak

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AFGHANISTAN

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.

Prospects for the global economy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for the global economy in 2016.

Greek recovery will support improving property sector

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GREECE

The positive dynamics that are appearing in the property and construction sectors.

Syrian currency collapse will drive food shortages

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SYRIA

The Syrian pound's exchange rate fell by 40% in the first week of June before recovering slightly. After nine years of ruinous conflict, the struggling economy has been brought to…

Kenya’s new budget targets significantly lower deficit

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KENYA

After redeeming much of its USD2bn Eurobond in February, the government has effectively dispelled fears of a default. Nevertheless, it remains under pressure to consolidate public…

Tehran will flounder over COVID-19’s economic impact

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IRAN

Facing the region’s largest coronavirus outbreak, the authorities belatedly closed schools, banned all religious and social gatherings and asked people to stay indoors. However…

Politics will dictate Sudan’s economic outlook

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SUDAN

The dialogue explicitly aims to assist Sudan’s military rulers and political forces to agree on reviving the transition to democracy. It is also critical to the economic outlook…

Costly food will spotlight neglect of Turkish farming

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TURKEY

This exceeds overall consumer price inflation of 15.9%. Besides causing public alarm, high food prices could indicate that Turkey is barely managing to feed its growing…