What reform is needed to more effectively implement the National Development Plan (NDP)?
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Articles & Analysis | Kuwait government reforms attract investment through partnership from The Report: Kuwait 2015
The Kuwait Development Plan 2015-20 looks to address a range of challenges and hurdles that have hindered the country’s economic development strategy over the last five years. While 2014 proved to be a stellar year in terms of projects awarded and implemented, the government has recognised that reforms are required in order to maximise the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdulwahab Al Bader, Director-General, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development: Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2015
What is the process through which loans are distributed both sectorally and geographically?
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait's trade with Asia growing and diversifying from The Report: Kuwait 2015
Following a collapse of the international shipping market, in 2012 the container route from Shanghai to the Gulf through Dubai experienced the second-highest freight rate growth in the entire intra-Asian region. This is part of an emerging trend, with GCC-Asia trade maturing. A relationship that was once just based on energy demand is...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mohammad Al Zuhair, Executive Chairman, The National Fund for Small and Medium Enterprise Development: Interview from The Report: Kuwait 2015
How is The National Fund helping to promote growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
Articles & Analysis | Kuwait's government plans for economic growth with increased private sector development from The Report: Kuwait 2015
As a major global oil producer, Kuwait is a key member of both the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the GCC. Additionally, the country is one of the most politically dynamic in the GCC, which has afforded it strong foundations to help tackle recent issues concerning parliamentary elections and accountability. By continuing...