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Efforts are under way to direct greater focus to Brunei Darussalam’s agriculture sector, in order to both improve food security and create a niche in the global market. Crude oil and natural gas production comprise 60% of GDP and more than 90% of exports, while the agriculture sector’s share of GDP is only 0.72% and employs just 1.4% of the population. To overcome its dependency on food imports, which account for 80% of the national food supply, the sultanate aims to achieve self-sufficiency by increasing capacity while continuing to specifically target halal foods.

La forte progression du secteur manufacturier en 2013, notamment dans l’automobile, l’aéronautique et l’électronique, a permis de consolider la balance commerciale du Maroc. Depuis quelques années, la multiplication des fabricants tant étrangers que marocains a généré de nouvelles sources de recettes à l’export, ce qui devrait aider à la réduction du déficit budgétaire ainsi que du commerce extérieur.

As Kuwait moves forward on health care reforms aimed at expanding service provision for its rapidly growing population, the private sector is set to play a more prominent role in the industry. While free health care is guaranteed to all Kuwaiti citizens, population growth has put considerable strain on state-owned facilities. The government has recently announced a number of new projects slated to be constructed across the country, with public-private partnerships (PPPs) expected to bolster service quality and provision for Kuwait’s 3.25m residents.

Over recent years, Ghana has been one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, on the back of the emergence of its oil industry and underpinned by its political stability and the strength of its other commodity sectors. While GDP growth is expected to slow this year, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) is targeting a 20% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), following a dip in 2013.

Supporting the development of Oman’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is regarded as a key method for boosting private sector employment levels and direct Omani involvement in the economy. With these goals in mind, government policy is being implemented to provide SMEs with additional funding and expertise, as well as to grant them wider access to government tenders.

Two landmark deals sealed in March have paved the way for Jordan’s power authority to begin buying solar electricity from the private sector, supporting the kingdom’s long-running efforts to boost renewable energy production.