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Articles & Analysis | Lush and varied: The country boasts a diverse ecosystem and a complex history from The Report: Gabon 2012

Straddling the equator along Central Africa’s western coast, Gabon is a former French colony of 1.5m people with a territory covered up to 85% by equatorial rainforest. Following the colonial period (1886-1960), the country’s first president, Léon Mba, ruled Gabon until his death in 1967. He was followed into office by Omar Bongo Ondimba, who...

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Economic update | Nigeria: State of the nation

1 Nov 2012
An independence anniversary address by President Goodluck Jonathan on October 1 highlighted some of the encouraging trends in Nigeria’s recent economic performance, although there are still a number of fiscal and structural issues that will continue to constrain growth in the years to come.
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Economic update | Malaysia: Steady and growing

31 Oct 2012
Despite global uncertainty, Malaysia looks set to achieve its GDP growth target this year, thanks to a benign domestic climate, rising investment and fiscal stimulus.
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Economic update | Jordan: Help from abroad

29 Oct 2012

With the latest economic figures showing that 2012 will ultimately end up being part of a longer slowdown than originally thought, officials in the kingdom are now looking at ways to use foreign investment to ensure the country is primed for a rebound and long-term economic growth.

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Economic update | Mongolia: Eyeing economic horizons

26 Oct 2012
Healthy trade figures and predictions that Mongolia will rank among the world’s top-10 fastest-growing economies in the next 40 years has been the source of confidence in the country’s long-term financial potential. However, concerns over trade, regulatory uncertainty and budget deficits threaten the outlook for the near term.
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Economic update | Papua New Guinea: Balancing the budget

22 Oct 2012
The new government has targeted post-electoral stability with pledges to tame the budget deficit, boost infrastructure and curb expenditure. However, Papua New Guinea’s (PNG’s) opposition says Port Moresby’s plan to accept a large loan from China is an early misstep on the path to long-term growth.
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