At a time when a number of major Latin American economies, including Brazil and Venezuela, are heading toward recession, Mexico’s economy stands out in the region for its resilience. Projections for 2017 are couched in more uncertainty than is usual, however, in light of the lack of clarity over and the potential impact of policy changes in the US during the first year in office for US...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Mexico 2017
At a time when a number of major Latin American economies, including Brazil and Venezuela, are heading toward recession, Mexico’s economy stands out in the region for its resilience. Projections for 2017 are couched in more uncertainty than is usual, however, in light of the lack of clarity over and the potential impact of policy changes in the US during the first year in office for US President Donald Trump.
Ghana’s 2017 budget contains a range of incentives and reforms – including the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on financial services and property sales – that aim to bolster the private sector and sustain a recovery in foreign investment.
As the outlook for the energy sector improves, there are signs that broader economic activity could pick up this year as well.
Economic view | Mauricio Garza, CEO, Interpuerto Monterrey, on creating logistics centres and increasing connectivity
20 Mar 2017
What are the key factors and points of improvement that are needed to stimulate growth in the transportation and logistics sector in Mexico?
