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Businesses and consumers in Nigeria will be hoping that a more reliable electricity supply could be in sight after the government transferred most of the country’s power generation and distribution to the private sector at the beginning of November.

Long a key component of the Philippines’ economy, the construction industry is earmarked for strong growth next year, as the country moves to roll out new infrastructure, address its housing shortage, and to begin rebuilding the areas hit hardest by Typhoon Haiyan.

Insurers in Brunei Darussalam are aiming to increase penetration rates in a number of key segments of their industry, looking to boost growth in what is already a highly competitive operating environment. However, to do so they will likely need to lift the sector’s profile among their potential client base.

Health services in Qatar are in the midst of transition, with a new national health insurance scheme progressively being implemented. While government officials maintain the system will improve medical outcomes and efficiency, the private sector has objected to their limited responsibilities under the new regime.

As Turkey looks to diversify its sources of natural gas, one option that is coming closer to reality is a deal with the Kurdistan Regional Government to build an oil and gas pipeline from northern Iraq. While this link would help consolidate Turkey’s position a regional energy corridor, it risks upsetting relations with Iraq.

Les autorités gabonaises s’apprêtent à lancer deux importants projets d’autoroute qui permettront d’améliorer les connexions régionales et de relier pour la première fois par la route les deux principales villes du pays, Libreville et Port-Gentil.