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Tanzania’s microinsurers could benefit from strong growth, with some domestic players looking to expand operations and recent pro-consumer reforms expected to support further take-up and deepen insurance penetration.

In the face of a housing deficit that numbers millions of units, Nigeria is working to increase home ownership by improving access to credit and reducing development costs for low-income housing.

Several international players have recently committed to enhancing their engagement with Saudi Arabia’s ICT sector.

Corporate and sovereign offerings of both conventional and Islamic bonds are expected to maintain their momentum in Sharjah after a strong showing last year.

Increased export opportunities in the region should help drive further growth in the Philippines’ agriculture industry, which expanded strongly last year after overcoming the impact of natural disasters.

As the outlook for the energy sector improves, there are signs that broader economic activity could pick up this year as well.