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Much discussion of Jordan’s economic potential focuses on the mining and processing of minerals, but knowledge sectors like pharmaceuticals may offer a more effective tonic for the economy.

An expanding economy and growing population are increasing demand for power in Ghana and while lower levels of hydroelectric generation, sparked by a long-running drought, has reduced output, the forthcoming completion of several new plants should help ensure supply keeps pace with demand.

Vocational training has become a key focus in Brunei Darussalam as it aims to meet the shifting demands of its economy as well as the challenges that economic integration with the rest of ASEAN is expected to bring after 2015.

A growing population and crowded public school system have led Kuwait to move forward on a host of investments in education. The government recently launched tenders for a series of primary and secondary school construction projects while private sector contractors are poised to benefit as a university city is built.

Les pressions extérieures subies en 2014 ont pesé plus lourdement qu'à l'accoutumée sur le secteur agricole algérien, ce qui représente un défi de taille pour le pays, compte tenu de sa facture des importations. Néanmoins, les mesures prises pour renforcer les performances à long terme du secteur, telles que le déploiement des techniques d'irrigation, commencent à porter leurs fruits.

Information and communication technology (ICT) is set to become an integral part of daily life in Nigeria, following the pilot launch in August of a new nationwide electronic identity card programme, which includes e-payment functionality.