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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.

Argentine economic woes could threaten urban renewal

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ARGENTINA

Urban renewal in Buenos Aires.

China will enforce environmental policy more strictly

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CHINA

The coming restructuring of the environment-related government organs.

Ethiopia's post-poll focus will be on the economy

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ETHIOPIA

These were the first polls since the death in office of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in 2012. The outcome is not in doubt: a significant political mobilisation operation and…

Costa Rica port build inspires infrastructure drive

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COSTA RICA

Costa Rican infrastructure.

Romania’s political renewal is still unlikely

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ROMANIA

The PNL is on the verge of replacing the former communist Social Democratic Party (PSD) in office. The change is more apparent than real. Both wish to lower expectations and…

IS will rebuild in rural areas of northern Iraq

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IRAQ

Over the past year, IS has transitioned into an insurgent movement across the north, and the risk of militants fleeing Syria into Iraq has heightened fears of a growing threat.

Water woes will have multiple impacts in Peru

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PERU

As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…

Venezuela health crisis increases pressure on Maduro

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VENEZUELA

The dismissal of Caporale, a gynaecologist by profession, followed a damning report on the scale of the health crisis in Venezuela, which was released on May 9 and provides data…

New Botswana president faces mounting challenges

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BOTSWANA

Masisi's statement comes amid increasing evidence of intolerance of dissent by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Masisi succeeded former President Ian Khama in April…