An ancient maritime power, Oman is open to the world while at the same time preserving a strong sense of tradition and culture. Its numerous land borders and extensive coastline have given leaders a knack for negotiation and pragmatism in foreign policy. The government is making efforts are to respond to the increasing need for employment caused by a rapidly growing population, many which are...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Oman 2014
Although the summer of 2013 saw increased political risk and uncertainty in the country’s broader macroeconomic environment, the positive financial results of Egypt’s banking sector over 2012 and into 2013 attest to its overall resilience. A history of conservative regulation has enabled the sector to ride out the economic crisis and most in the industry expect it to successfully weather the...
Over the past decade Peru has seen a period of transformative growth, effectively positioning it as one of the leading economic performers in Latin America. Posting growth rates in excess of 6% from 2010-12, the economy expanded by a further 5.1% in the first half of 2013.
A diverse country with an intriguing history, the Philippines today is a multi-party, democratic republic, open to foreign investment, and integrated within the regional and international political and economic community.
An overhaul of the regional insurance regulations in the West African CFA zone is expected to yield its best results in Côte d’Ivoire, the largest market in the sub-region. With a penetration of about 3%, according to the country’s insurance association, the Association des Sociétés d’Assurances de Côte d’Ivoire (ASA-CI), insurers are only just scraping the surface of the market’s potential.
In addition to an article on the evolving art scene in Lima, this chapter contains useful tips for first-time travellers to the country, including hotel listings and contact information for various institutions, such as government agencies and foreign missions.