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Overhauling South Africa's utilities will take time

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SOUTH AFRICA

A longer-term rainfall deficit has worsened the problem in some areas. This occurs at the same time as the electricity parastatal Eskom has escalated load shedding (electricity…

Doubts rise over future EU funding for Central Europe

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CENTRAL EUROPE

The outlook for continued EU structural fund inflows.

New York City faces a range of fiscal challenges

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UNITED STATES

Adams wants to tell potential migrants in the region that New York is “at capacity”. Last week’s heavy flooding underscored the frailties of the city’s 19th-century…

Belize’s economic recovery will slow

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BELIZE

Both the IMF and the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean forecast growth of 2.0% this year, driven by tourism. Tourism accounts indirectly for almost 40% of…

New Zealand migration may pose political risk to Key

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NEW ZEALAND

The figure is the 22nd consecutive month of record-setting immigration, and the main opposition party, the New Zealand Labour Party, has called for more active adjustment of…

Ethiopia’s security reforms aim to consolidate power

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ETHIOPIA

The announcement followed days of violent protests in Amhara region resisting ENDF efforts to confine the region’s special forces to their bases for disarmament. The move…

COVID-19 crisis will spoil Greek climate-related plans

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GREECE

After securing a record allocation from the new EU budget, estimated at EUR72bn (USD84.8bn), the Greek authorities must now formulate a comprehensive strategic development plan in…

Iraqi Shia rivals will likely compromise on a cabinet

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IRAQ

Against a backdrop of fierce civil disturbances in oil-rich Basra, religious leaders are encouraging political blocs to expedite government formation. The new parliament meets…

Hungarian economy will face post-election challenges

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HUNGARY

The next government's economic prospects.

Greek GDP growth in 2022 will rely on EU recovery aid

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GREECE

The economic rebound from a 9% contraction in 2020 is mainly being driven by strong domestic demand supported by accommodative fiscal policies and higher-than-expected tourism…