Two landmark deals sealed in March have paved the way for Jordan’s power authority to begin buying solar electricity from the private sector, supporting the kingdom’s long-running efforts to boost...
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Economic Update | Bright future for Jordan’s solar segment
9 May 2014
Economic Update | Kenya looks to private investors to finance transport infrastructure
9 May 2014
Kenya’s transport networks are expected to see a number of significant upgrades in the coming years as a spate of multibillion dollar projects break ground, with the private sector’s involvement set...
Economic Update | Mixed reaction to Malaysia’s debt levels
9 May 2014
Pressure is mounting on Malaysia’s central bank to tighten loan restrictions after its annual report showed household debt levels inching towards 87% of GDP at the end of 2013. With the highest...
Economic Update | Building from a new base in Nigeria
9 May 2014
The recalculation of Nigeria’s GDP may encourage more foreign investment and further development, though the rebasing process has also underscored the need for more of this newly identified wealth to...
Economic Update | Thailand looking to power up
30 Apr 2014
A return to economic growth in Thailand is expected to drive greater demand for electricity, hastening efforts to look for alternative sources of energy, although continued political uncertainty...
Economic Update | Egypt builds upon its outsourcing growth
30 Apr 2014
Over the past 15 years, Egypt has built a growing reputation as a centre for export-oriented ICT services, particularly business and knowledge process outsourcing (BPO and KPO), with revenues that...
