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Cuba will struggle to keep inflation at bay

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CUBA

So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…

Ghanaian parties' mixed records face 2020 scrutiny

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GHANA

With general elections 18 months away, the economy is under intensified scrutiny as campaigning begins in earnest. Former President John Mahama (2012-17) was recently endorsed as…

USMCA brings Mexico broad continuity, with some risks

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MEXICO

The new USMCA.

US-Israel deal will have mixed impacts for Sudan

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SUDAN

The deal also included a payment by Sudan of USD335mn as compensation to US victims of terrorist attacks.

Prospects for Africa in the second quarter

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PROSPECTS Q2 2015

Prospects for Africa in the second quarter.

Hong Kong situation is mixed blessing for ASEAN region

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ASEAN

Since it effectively criminalises dissent against China’s ruling Communist Party, there are growing concerns about how it might impact the city’s business environment. The loss of…

Prospects for Pakistan in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for Pakistan in 2017.

Ecuador’s 2024 budget will prompt mixed reactions

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ECUADOR

However, there are signs that political cooperation is beginning to crumble, which will reduce the pace of reform. A National Assembly vote later this month on the government’s…

Burundi reform hopes stand at a crossroads

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BURUNDI

Since taking office last June, Ndayishimiye has taken small steps in this direction, but the progress and outlook remain mixed.

Czech government will be wary of more virus missteps

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CZECH REPUBLIC

Unlike the first wave, the government’s reaction to the second wave of COVID-19 was late and tainted by political calculations. Mixed signals from the political establishment and…