Gabon

The construction industry has been a major driver of growth in recent years as Gabon has made moves to upgrade its infrastructure. These include major road projects, two new hydroelectric dams, port extensions and the construction of a new international terminal at Port-Gentil International Airport. Housing projects have also been important given the estimated deficit of 200,000 homes nationwide...

This section contains a feature about Gabon’s wildlife attractions, in addition to listings for hotels, government offices and local services, as well as helpful tips for first-time visitors.

OBG explores the Gabonese legal system, in partnership with Deloitte. This chapter contains an interview with Madeleine Berre, Partner and GM, Deloitte Legal and Tax; and Nicolas Balesme, Partner and GM, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

In collaboration with Deloitte, OBG introduces different aspects of the taxation system, explaining Gabon’s investor-friendly policies. This chapter contains a dialogue on incentives with Madeleine Berre, Partner and GM, Deloitte Legal and Tax; and Nicolas Balesme, Partner and GM, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu.

Though the domestic media landscape is relatively small, it is also quite diverse. Print media continues to play an important role, with a number of popular local newspapers and periodicals, along with a wide range of international offerings. Television is growing particularly quickly following the introduction of digital terrestrial TV, which currently reaches 80% of the population. The media...

Under the national health policy, adopted in 2010, Gabon is seeking to provide better quality care to its citizens. Plans to upgrade and build new health care facilities are under way, while a national health insurance scheme being rolled out will increase access to health care throughout the country, providing free care and access to medicine. The government hopes to offer universal health care...