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Egyptian wage rises will increase economic disparities

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EGYPT

Planned pay increases in Egypt.

Armenia's long-term growth will need sustained reform

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ARMENIA

The prospects for structural reform.

Moreno eyes private sector to overcome Ecuador crisis

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ECUADOR

Lockdown measures have helped stem contagion but have had a devasting impact on the economy. Market liberalisation and debt renegotiation efforts place most of the burden of…

COVID-19 will have devastating impact on Ecuador

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ECUADOR

COVID-19 crisis.

Crises could cause Palestinian Authority to collapse

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PALESTINIANS

The PA faces financial collapse and a leadership and security crisis. It provides education, health and other government services to the great majority of Palestinians and shares…

Gabonese government reassurances will ring hollow

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GABON

The president’s health troubles and prolonged absence have created a political crisis and fears of institutional instability. With the economy struggling amid declining oil…

Pakistan will struggle to widen tax base

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PAKISTAN

He will release a mini-budget on January 23. Revenue collection in the first half of fiscal year 2018/19 (July-June) showed 3.8% annual growth. The government targets a budget…

Costa Rica’s pandemic response faces political hurdles

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COSTA RICA

In August, it asked the IMF for a USD1.75bn credit under the Extended Fund Facility. This will come on top of the USD504mn approved by the IMF for emergency financial assistance…

Elections may end attempts at orthodoxy in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Lower spending and a contraction in the monetary base have helped reduce the gap between the official and informal exchange rates and devaluation expectations. The government also…

South African lockdown easing should reduce hardship

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SOUTH AFRICA

The re-opening comes despite an infection rate that is expected to peak only later this year.