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Electricity plan to boost Dominican economy

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Energy improvements.

South Africa’s main opposition faces major poll test

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SOUTH AFRICA

As the general election approaches on May 8, the DA is struggling to build on momentum it sustained during former President Jacob Zuma’s tenure (2009-18). While the DA officially…

Brazil's privatisations will suffer electoral setbacks

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BRAZIL

The government's privatisation programme.

Dubai will draw in investment through share offerings

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

On the same day, its new USD450mn desalination project, publicised as the most sustainable in the region, was reported to be on track for completion. DEWA, the emirate’s principal…

Prolonged unrest to compound Honduras growth slowdown

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HONDURAS

Slowing growth.

Drought will harm industry and farming in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The severe drought that has hit Colombia's agricultural and energy sectors.

Canadian budget has election aspects

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CANADA

Freeland acknowledged that a rising deficit following escalated public expenditure during the pandemic means an emphasis on fiscal restraint, but she was still able to raise…

Uganda energy moves pose risks for the president

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UGANDA

Political economy of energy in Uganda.

Iraqi protests will fizzle out -- for now

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IRAQ

The demonstrations first began on July 7 but died down in recent days. Riding the wave of dissent, the provincial council of oil-rich Basra province voted on July 22 to begin the…

Fast oil privatisation would help Greece exit bailout

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GREECE

The preferred investor is to be selected in record time, by end-June. The sale is on the list of ‘prior actions’ under Greece’s third economic adjustment programme. A successful…