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Une augmentation des importations et des exportations a fortement renforcé la position commerciale de l’Algérie en 2011. En effet, les chiffres avancés par le Centre national de l’information et des statistiques des douanes (CNIS) indiquent une croissance à tous les niveaux en 2011, avec un volume des exportations supérieur à celui des importations tout au long de l’année, favorisant ainsi la position financière de l’Algérie.

The once elusive promise of “zero energy”, a long-sought milestone in the construction industry, has recently become an attainable objective both globally as well as in Asia. Despite the progress, adapting construction techniques and technology to tropical climates remains a challenge that has only been overcome by a handful of private sector companies.

The second-largest gold producer in Africa, Ghana is looking to maximise the benefits of the mining industry for the overall economy, both by revising licensing procedures and levying tariffs on the sector. It is hoped this will increase local participation in service provision, though some of the measures have provoked concern amongst sector operators.

Malgré l’interruption inévitable des projets de construction et des ventes immobilières au plus fort des manifestations du Printemps arabe début 2011, le marché tunisien de l’immobilier montre des signes de reprise à moyen terme. Le secteur demeure l’un des plus attractifs d’Afrique du Nord et les récents bouleversements politiques ne l’ont pas empêché d’attirer des capitaux étrangers.

In his recent Chinese New Year 2012 message, Sabah’s chief minister, Musa Aman, indicated progress has been made in several sectors of the economy, such as oil and gas, palm oil and tourism. Yet he also pointed to the state’s need to educate and train its young people if progress is to continue long into the state’s future.

Momentum in Mongolia’s mineral sector helped GDP growth surge in 2011, however, extra fiscal vigilance is needed this election year as overheating could lead to high inflation, exchange rate volatility and wage pressures. According to World Bank estimates in late January, growth reached 14.9% in 2011 and will be 15.1% in 2013.