Côte d’Ivoire has seen rapid growth since a decade-long bout of civil unrest ended in 2011, registering an average GDP growth rate of 9.3% in the five years to 2016. By far the biggest economy in the UEMOA and the third largest in ECOWAS, the IMF expects GDP expansion in the West African nation to be sustained, forecasting growth of above 7% through to 2019.
As the Egyptian population grows and the government continues to develop and promulgate legislation to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, there will be an increasing need for services and facilities, presenting widespread opportunities for the provision of goods, services and training in both urban and rural settings. With Egypt seeking to jumpstart its economy after the political...
As Egypt enters 2018, a newly liberalised local currency and the recent implementation of a much-anticipated investment framework have left the country well positioned for continued economic expansion: the IMF expects GDP growth to reach 4.5% in 2018 and accelerate to around 6% over the medium term.
Morocco has made great strides in boosting school enrolment, and ensuring access to education has been a primary goal in recent decades. However, the chief challenge over the medium terms is ensuring finish their studies with not just academic qualifications, but also the skills needed to successful enter and contribute to the labour force. In the wake of the Arab Spring, Moroccan citizens...
Morocco has long been recognised as one of the most advanced nations in Africa due to its strategic location and sizeable diaspora community, as well as its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry and agricultural output.
Facing a growing population and an urban middle class underserved by health care providers, the government has made considerable strides in a number of important areas, including the expansion of primary care coverage. Expanded infrastructure, increased numbers of health care professionals, and a renewed emphasis on sanitation and prevention should help improve health indicators. Furthermore,...
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