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Myanmar economic policy gaps may deter investors

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MYANMAR

This is consistent with elements of the National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government's economic policy that was finally released on July 29, four months after the party went…

Tanzania’s miners face old struggles three years on

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TANZANIA

Although the revisions have brought much change, many projects remain at a standstill and uncertainty still plagues the sector.

Cambodian mining investment need will grow

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CAMBODIA

The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…

Peru's formalisation of small mining is long-term task

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PERU

Informal mining accounts for a large proportion of employment in an industry otherwise dominated by large-scale capital-intensive operations. Most small-scale miners are engaged…

Papua New Guinea's economy is set to weaken

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

The economic outlook for Papua New Guinea.

Peru's Vizcarra faces grave challenges in final year

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PERU

It was his last such speech, as Peru is entering an election year and has single-term presidencies. Having recently reshuffled his cabinet, Vizcarra is seeking closer relations…

Armenian government faces pressure to deliver change

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ARMENIA

Since coming into power on the back of public protests in April-May 2018, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has committed to a robust overhaul of state institutions including the…

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2018

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PROSPECTS H2 2018

Prospects for the Russian economy to end-2018.

Tanzania mining reforms set stage for new negotiations

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TANZANIA

Earlier in July, the National Assembly passed three bills overhauling the regulatory framework for the extractive industries. Together, they constitute an attempt to squeeze…

Sudan's economic recovery will require broader reform

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SUDAN

Despite hopes that the revocation of US sanctions in October would ease economic hardships, the economy is struggling. Efforts to attract new investments have enjoyed little…