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Plusieurs rapports détaillés, publiés par un groupe de chefs d’entreprises et par le Fonds Monétaire International (FMI), ont exposé les mesures que l’Algérie pourrait prendre pour diversifier son économie et y réduire le poids des hydrocarbures.

A series of significant mineral finds in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have highlighted the role exports are set to play in the nation’s economic future. However, there have been calls from industry players and opposition officials asking the government to do more to ensure revenues stay in the country.

Depuis les récentes élections en Tunisie, les hauts fonctionnaires voient sous un nouvel angle les exigences relatives à la passation de marchés et à la participation locale dans le secteur des travaux publics et de la construction ; des plans visant à renforcer les compétences des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) et des ouvriers locaux ont été mis en œuvre afin de donner aux sociétés tunisiennes les moyens de prendre part aux futurs projets d'infrastructure.

Thailand’s economy appears to be regaining momentum following last year’s devastating floods that adversely affected exports and GDP. Consumer demand is on the rise and the state-backed rebuilding programme is channelling funds into infrastructure. There are still concerns, however, over the sustainability of the recovery if some of the country’s major markets fall back into recession.

While a large number of free zones have been established in Nigeria since the 1990s, offering a host of encouraging regulatory and fiscal incentives and bringing in billions in direct investment, many of them have yet to reach their full potential, with operators continuing to face some broader challenges, including infrastructural bottlenecks.

Interest in Dubai’s bond market is undergoing a revival, with enthusiasm tracking the steady rebound of the emirate’s economy. There are still some lingering concerns, however, over whether all bonds can be repaid on time or if another round of rescheduling will be required.