The economic outlook appears broadly positive in the short to medium term, with production of oil, the backbone of the economy, reaching 2.8m bpd in 2012 and continued budget surpluses forecast for 2013/14. Spending linked to the National Development Plan should help to support the expansion of the non-oil sector, particularly via planned investments in infrastructure and industry. This chapter...
All Countries and All Sectors
Displaying 3457 - 3462 of 4126
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Kuwait 2013
Estimated to possess some 6% of the world’s proven oil reserves, Kuwait’s oil and gas industry promises to play a critical role in the economy for years to come. The nation is not however resting on this alone, and it is now pursuing a programme of economic diversification that is set to re-energise the private sector. The Kuwait Development Plan is a $107bn, 20-year programme aimed at achieving...
Oil production retains its key role in the economy, however plans are under way to encourage diversification away from hydrocarbons towards an economy that is more knowledge based. The political climate has been characterised of late by a number of disputes, often resulting in either the resignation of the government or the dissolution of parliament, which has contributed to the slow progress of some projects.
Abidjan and its surrounding areas present visitors and locals with a host of activities for their enjoyment, leaving no excuse for those on business trips from abroad to remain in their hotel rooms. Although the crisis-ridden decade that came to an end in 2011 certainly hampered Abidjan’s vibrant nightlife, the security situation has been largely stabilised since President Alassane Dramane...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
I. GENERAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT: undefined A. Sources of Law: Côte d’Ivoire has a civil law system where laws are compiled in codes and establish what is legal and what is illegal. The higher law is the version of the Constitution adopted by referendum on July 23, 2000. The Constitution includes laws that are adopted by the National Assembly, ordinances and decrees issued by the President, and,...
Chapter | Media & Advertising from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
Although sporadic conflict over the past 15 years has complicated development efforts in Côte d’Ivoire’s media sector, more recently new opportunities for growth in each form of media have emerged. The print media faces serious financial constraints, yet the return to relative stability is set to enable vendors to sell publications to areas previously isolated by fighting, while the expected...