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News that the government is seeking a transaction advisor for a new public-private partnership (PPP) schools project signals further opportunities for investors in Kuwait’s education sector.

A smooth transition from former President John Atta Mills, who unexpectedly passed away last month, to new President John Dramani Mahama will help reassure investors about the continued steady performance of the country’s economy, but mild pressure from short-term risks may necessitate some adept changes to monetary and fiscal policy.

Capital markets in Qatar should receive a boost from recently announced reforms that clarify oversight, broaden access and simplify transactions. Through such measures, the authorities and the private sector are hoping to increase liquidity and activity in a market considered to have significant potential.

A pesar del creciente desarrollo económico de Colombia, la precaria infraestructura de transporte, que está considerada entre las peores del mundo de acuerdo con el Foro Económico Mundial, continúa siendo una barrera para el progreso. En un intento por afrontar este problema el Ministerio de Transporte ha diseñado un nuevo plan para revitalizar las redes ferroviarias, comenzando con el ferrocarril de la Costa del Pacífico y la ampliación de las líneas férreas en todo el país.

The government has unveiled an ambitious draft of its 2013 budget, which it says will reduce the state deficit while still shifting spending to support growth – a tricky balance at the best of times.

While the automotive segment has been boosted by a solid rise in sales, driven by increased economic growth and consumer spending power, there is rising uncertainty over the long-term viability of domestic production, as regional rivals and a still-narrow market eat away at cost efficiency.