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In line with its performance in recent years, the Nigerian economy is expected to grow strongly in 2014, with expansion continuing to be driven by high oil prices and robust domestic demand. But the country may need to push forward reforms to encourage broad-based development, alleviate poverty and nurture a trend towards diversification.

An expected rise in consumer spending is set to benefit Oman’s retail sector throughout the last quarter of this year and into 2014, but the bulk of the benefits are likely to be felt in Muscat.

Ces dernières années, une augmentation significative du nombre de prêteurs étrangers actifs dans le secteur bancaire a été observée en Côte d'Ivoire. De plus, la solide performance des institutions financières au cours des 12 derniers mois continue d’attirer l'attention des investisseurs internationaux, les banques libanaises Fransabank et Bank of Beirut ayant récemment manifesté leur intérêt à entrer sur le marché.

Kenya’s run of geologic luck continues, following the announcement of the country’s fourth consecutive discovery of oil by the UK's Tullow Oil and Canada's Africa Oil. Similarly, while activity in the natural gas sector is proceeding at a slower pace, following the recent departure of one explorer, the outlook for new finds is promising.

While abroad Brunei Darussalam might be best known for its substantial hydrocarbons reserves, at home authorities are turning their attention to more “green” forms of energy, including solar. However, compared to some of its South-east Asian neighbours, the Sultanate has set more modest goals and has been slower to develop alternatives to oil and gas.

En virtud de una década de sólido desempeño económico y las claras intenciones de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económico (OCDE) de aumentar el número de economías emergentes como miembros de la organización, Colombia logró que se diera inicio en términos formales a su proceso de adhesión al foro mediante un evento protagonizado por el presidente Juan Manuel Santos y el Secretario General de la OCDE, José Ángel Gurría.