Since the 1970s Bahrain has made a concerted effort to diversify its economy, with efforts visible in the vibrant manufacturing segment and from the growth of the kingdom’s heavy industries. Despite the drop in state revenues due to lower global oil prices in recent years, Bahrain continues to invest in its industrial sector, notably with the $3bn expansion of Aluminium Bahrain, which will see...
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Nigeria is proving to be an attractive draw for major manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), supported by an expanding domestic market and renewed momentum in the broader economy.
Articles & Analysis | Efforts under way to strengthen Côte d'Ivoire's mining sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2018
The civil conflict in the early 2000s led to a slowdown in investment and resulted in much of the country’s infrastructure to fall into disrepair. However, government programmes have since began to reverse the situation. One of the main strategies to make the industrial sector more resilient, and increase its participation in the country’s GDP...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Mark Bristow, CEO, Randgold Resources: Interview from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2018
Articles & Analysis | New discoveries bolster opportunities in Côte d'Ivoire's mining sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2018
With several of the world’s mining operators increasing their commitment to West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire remains one of the least explored countries in the region. Although the sector’s contribution to the national economy remains limited – at around 2% of GDP – proven reserves in gold, bauxite, iron ore, nickel and diamonds have positioned the...
Articles & Analysis | Côte d'Ivoire's unexploited natural resources attract global attention from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2018
Consecutive years of growth have helped to rebuild Côte d’Ivoire’s industrial base, after years of civil unrest and insufficient investment. Although the country has some way to go to reclaim its former position as West Africa’s manufacturing centre, a combination of prudent government policies and foreign direct investment (FDI) across...