Economic zones in Africa have had a significant impact on trade volumes across the continent, as well as on job creation and foreign direct investment inflows.
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Economic update | Focus Report: How will Oman support private sector development in the post-pandemic period?
22 Nov 2021
Oman’s post-pandemic priorities are focused on developing the private sector, accelerating diversification and reducing the national deficit.
Yacine Oualid, minister of the knowledge economy and start-ups for Algeria, answered questions from Oxford Business Group (OBG) in a video interview.
After remaining resilient in 2020, the Islamic finance segment is performing strongly this year, as an improved economic environment, a rise in the number of large projects and an increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors combine to drive demand.
Economic update | Globalisation and businesses: Trends and growth opportunities in the GCC
16 Nov 2021
Oliver Cornock, Oxford Business Group's Editor-in-Chief, recently spoke with John Brash, founder and CEO of Brash Brands, who shared his views on the current economic trends in GCC countries – with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia – that include ambitious innovation and diversification plans; investments in talent and education; support for SMEs and start-ups after the crisis, as well as progress in agricultural sustainability.
Economic update | Report: How are stakeholders helping Peru achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals?
11 Nov 2021
Despite the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic – which caused Peru's GDP to contract by more than 11% in 2020 – the economy is recovering and businesses are strengthening their commitments to sustainable development.