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Off-grid solar power will spur African electrification

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AFRICA

Home solar panels are providing electricity to households in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) that otherwise may not link to grids in the near-to-medium term. Just as households managed…

Greece may regain investment grade in 2023

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GREECE

Passage from speculative to investment grade (IG) would mark the end of the sovereign debt crisis besetting the country since 2009. The upgrade would lower government borrowing…

Earthquake sets back Nepal's development goals

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NEPAL

The political and economic impact of the earthquake.

Western Balkans might seek new relationship with EU

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BALKANS

Non-economic priorities such as nation-building and partisan political interests have often shaped large developmental projects in the Western Balkans, facilitated by…

Lebanese economy on course for muted recovery in 2015

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LEBANON

According to its Global Economic Prospects report, the bank forecast a modest increase in GDP growth in 2015 to 2.0%, up from an estimated 1.5% in 2014. Since 2011, the economy…

Yemen's north-south economic divide will persist

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YEMEN

Aid commitments are on a downward trajectory. In 2022, donors extended over USD2.2bn in assistance out of a budgeted USD4.27bn. Meanwhile, talks are underway between Saudi Arabia…

Reforming France’s EdF will be challenging

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FRANCE

Initial restructuring proposals have not met with EU approval. EdF faces huge financial liabilities and its weak financial position is undermining its ability to play a leading…

South-eastern Europe's ties with Japan will grow

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BALKANS/JAPAN

Countries in south-eastern Europe have engaged with Japan, taking note of Tokyo’s wish to compete with China and reap benefits from trade agreements with the EU. The prime…

The EU is ramping up its climate legislation

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EU

The EU is preparing for a new phase of climate change action in which it hopes to expand existing green technologies and develop those required to allow deep decarbonisation.

Hydrogen will be central to Europe’s climate ambitions

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EUROPE

The EU publication follows the unveiling of national hydrogen strategies in Germany and the Netherlands this year. Increased state support, the formulation of strategies and…