More than a decade of multi-party elections have consolidated Mexico’s transition to democracy, while the current administration’s ambitious reform agenda promises to take the country to its next phase of development. In less than two years in office, the government of Enrique Peña Nieto has accomplished a great deal. Radical changes in education, telecoms and energy, among other areas, aim to...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Mexico 2014
The second-largest economy in Latin America, Mexico seems poised to enter a new growth phase as the government of Enrique Peña Nieto implements radical changes in a number of sectors across the economy. The reforms, aimed at raising the competitiveness of the Mexican economy, have the potential to establish Mexico’s position as a regional powerhouse.
Chapter | The Guide. from The Report: Mongolia 2014
The Mongolia Guide contains useful information for visitors, including business culture, etiquette, climate, transport and how to obtain a visa. Those interested in doing business in Mongolia can also find a list of suggested hotels, as well as contact information for embassies, hospitals, travel agencies and other important resources. The chapter also features guide pieces on dog-sledding and...
Having an estimated $1.3trn in mineral deposits at current market prices, Mongolia holds great promise for investors. With GDP standing at just $10.3bn in 2012, a single large project has the potential to significantly boost foreign direct investment and growth. The core budget deficit declined from $319m in 2012 to $178m in 2013, equal to 1.7% of GDP; however, off-budget spending was rising. The...
Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Mongolia 2014
With its position adjacent to two of the world’s largest economies, Russia and China, Mongolia’s trade potential holds significant appeal for foreign investors. Furthermore, just as it strives to diversify the sources of its foreign direct investment, the country’s policy of cultivating “third neighbours” is set to broaden trade patterns geographically and should gradually improve the terms of...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Mongolia 2014
Mongolia is home to a vast desert in the south, large freshwater lakes in the north-west and dry, grassy plains throughout most of the rest of its territory. Although its borders stretch 8220 km, its only neighbours are the superpowers Russia and China, a fact that has shaped much of Mongolia’s political and economic history. The country has a vast wealth of mineral resources – over 6000 deposits...