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Myanmar civil service reform risks a two-tiered system

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MYANMAR

Outlook for civil service reform in Myanmar.

South African government faces public-sector showdown

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SOUTH AFRICA

The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…

Ecuador's Correa slashes spending to appease investors

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ECUADOR

The impact of fiscal austerity on growth and the re-election outlook.

Caretaker cabinets pose challenge in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Caretaker administrations are a consequence of political fragmentation. Some allow existing cabinets to remain with limited powers; others are technocratic in nature, governing…

The Gambia's reform programme could prove elusive

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GAMBIA

The dismissals follow growing public criticism of the lack of urgency and policy direction of the new administration and came on the same day Barrow concluded a three-day retreat…

Honduras IMF deal will help Hernandez consolidation

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HONDURAS

The impact of the agreement with the IMF.

Corruption and constitution challenge Panama’s Cortizo

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PANAMA

Despite a recent economic slowdown, Panama remains one of the most dynamic economies in Latin America. Cortizo needs to attract more investors and keep up the pace of development…

Nigerian crackdown on dissent will cause growing alarm

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NIGERIA

Nigerian dissent crackdown.

Elections will weigh on Ivory Coast’s reform momentum

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IVORY COAST

Ivorian economic fragility.

Gabonese government will emphasise Bongo's recovery

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GABON

Gabonese elite upheaval.