The government has fixed targets of providing electricity for 85% of rural areas by 2025 and achieving universal access to electricity for its population of around 1.7m by 2035. The objectives were set out in the Policy Letter for Universal Access for Basic Services in Rural Areas, which was approved by the Council of Ministers in September 2014...
Gabon is banking on its deepwater resources to achieve its ambitious target of doubling oil production to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2025. The discoveries since mid-2013 by Total, Shell and Eni in its pre-salt formations and those by its neighbours in the Gulf of Guinea have raised hopes that its offshore resources mirror those of Brazil,...
VISAS: Most visitors are required to obtain a visa in advance, and this is best done in the visitor’s country of residence. The process can often be a lengthy one, and business visas require an invitation from a Gabon-based entity; in some cases proof of employment may also be...
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (Coupe d’Afrique des Nations, CAN), which Gabon co-hosted with Equatorial Guinea, prompted a flurry of building in the two countries. Stadiums were expanded, motorways cantilevered and hotels erected. In many ways, the economic impact and symbolism of the tournament were more significant than the competition itself...
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In accordance with its liberal economic principles, Gabon is open to foreign investors and the rights of free enterprise are guaranteed. 1. GENERAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT A. Constitution & other sources of rules: Gabon has a civil law structure with a hierarchy of legislation: lower laws need to comply with upper laws.
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