Industry

Impulsado por un gran número de trabajadores disponibles y una avanzada infraestructura de tecnología de las comunicaciones, el sector de externalización de procesos empresariales (BPO, por sus siglas en inglés) está experimentando un crecimiento considerable en Colombia.

Despite an improved performance so far in 2013, Turkey’s automotive sector is expected to continue to face hurdles over the coming years. The economies in some of its main export markets are underperforming and new challenges are arising from other producers looking to launch a drive into Europe, potentially raising the level of competition at home and abroad.

The government is moving to boost Oman’s mining industry, announcing plans to review additional licence applications in 2014. However, any new concessions are likely to be tied to amended investment conditions that will require raw materials to be processed before export. Such stipulations create local employment and add value to the exports.

Les richesses naturelles du Gabon ne se limitent pas au bois, au pétrole et aux minerais. Bien que l’industrie minière soit principalement centrée sur l’exploitation du manganèse, les travaux d’exploration de l’or et du fer devraient contribuer à diversifier le secteur.

Automotive sales in Malaysia slipped down a gear in the second quarter, with both April and May showing a deceleration in the figures, though experts believe activity in the industry will pick up in the latter half of the year after the government unveils a new policy aimed at reducing vehicle price tags.

One of the beneficiaries of growth in Ghana’s construction sector has been the metals industry, which has recently been the target of investment. While manufacturers face challenges – including uncertain supply of inputs and competition from imports – continued economic expansion is expected to drive demand for these locally made goods.