Soft commodity prices, disruptions to oil and gas production, and a depreciating currency saw Ghana’s economy slow in 2016, though the country’s new government is expected to benefit from a strong rebound over the coming year.
Soft commodity prices, disruptions to oil and gas production, and a depreciating currency saw Ghana’s economy slow in 2016, though the country’s new government is expected to benefit from a strong rebound over the coming year.
In contrast to many other large African markets, Kenya was less affected by sustained low commodity prices during 2016 and continued to post strong growth throughout the year, despite a slight heating of inflation and tighter credit climate.
Si les hydrocarbures constituent depuis longtemps la clé de voûte de l’économie algérienne, le ralentissement des exportations et de la production dû au vieillissement des champs pétroliers et à un contexte de prix bas du pétrole, a entrainé en 2016 une intensification des initiatives de diversification de l’économie du pays ainsi que l’adoption de mesures destinées à améliorer le climat des affaires.
Lower hydrocarbons revenues, tight capital controls and currency volatility combined to make 2016 a challenging year for Nigeria.
Grâce à une réserve de projets ambitieux visant à favoriser la croissance dans différents secteurs de l’économie, le Gabon est parvenu à tenir le cap face aux faibles prix du pétrole enregistrés sur une longue période en 2016 et entend mettre en œuvre, au cours des 12 prochains mois, de vastes réformes afin d’appuyer ses efforts de diversification économique.
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