Culturally one of the world’s most diverse countries, Papua New Guinea is widely considered to be among the last frontiers for tourism and business opportunities. The island of New Guinea shelters 6-8% of global species, hosts one-sixth of known languages, and rivals Borneo, the Amazon and the Congo in terms of biodiversity. The country is also an important exporter of natural resources (gold...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2015
Economic update | Kenya plans spending boost
19 Aug 2015
Announced in June and effective from July, a KSh2.1trn ($20.5bn) budget marks Kenya’s largest to date, with planned expenditure up by about 18% on funds allocated in the previous fiscal year.
Investment regulation reforms and the removal of foreign-ownership caps in several industries may help spur capital investment as well as bolster confidence in the Vietnamese economy.
Articles & Analysis | The continent's premier football tournament remains inextricably linked with broader developments from The Report: Gabon 2015
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (Coupe d’Afrique des Nations, CAN), which Gabon co-hosted with Equatorial Guinea, prompted a flurry of building in the two countries. Stadiums were expanded, motorways cantilevered and hotels erected. In many ways, the economic impact and symbolism of the tournament were more significant than the competition itself...
Articles & Analysis | Facts for first-time visitors in Gabon from The Report: Gabon 2015
VISAS: Most visitors are required to obtain a visa in advance, and this is best done in the visitor’s country of residence. The process can often be a lengthy one, and business visas require an invitation from a Gabon-based entity; in some cases proof of employment may also be...
Articles & Analysis | A guide to accommodations in Gabon from The Report: Gabon 2015
View contact details and general information for some of the leading hotels and resorts in Gabon