Real estate activity in the country has decreased slightly since 2014, although demand in key segments, such as commercial property and affordable housing, continues to remain strong due to a shortage of current supply. Demand for rental property is also on the rise and represents an area of expected growth in the short term. However, time...
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Articles & Analysis | The government of Gabon mitigates obstacles in the construction sector from The Report: Gabon 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | Paul Mapessi, Managing Director, Société Nationale du Logement Social (SNLS): Interview from The Report: Gabon 2015
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Gabon 2015
While ongoing infrastructure projects are providing a steady supply of work for construction firms, fiscal constraints have led to a reduction in public investment. Access to land remains a key obstacle for real estate development. To address this, the government has introduced reforms to reduce wait times for land titles from as much as 10 years down to 180 days.
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An upper-middle-income country situated on the Gulf of Guinea, Gabon is one of Africa’s leading oil producers. With a population of around 1.7m and a stable political system, it plays a leading role in the region through its membership in the CEMAC economic bloc.
Economic update | L’Algérie cherche à accroître la production de matériaux de construction
30 Jun 2015
A l’heure où plusieurs projets d’infrastructures de grande envergure tirent la demande de matériaux de construction vers le haut, l’augmentation de la production locale se retrouve au cœur des priorités de l’Algérie, qui souhaite ainsi réduire des importations coûteuses.
Articles & Analysis | Increased demand and investment have driven rapid expansion in Nigeria's construction sector from The Report: Nigeria 2015
In recent years the construction market in Nigeria has been among the world’s fastest growing, forecast to have expanded by 13% in 2014 on the back of a diverse array of demand drivers, including substantial state investment in infrastructure, rising levels of foreign direct investment and rapidly increasing urbanisation rates. According to the National Bureau of...