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A dynamic emerging market, Peru has enjoyed a decade of sustained economic growth driven principally by its export-oriented extractive industries, with exports reaching a record $46.3bn in 2011. Even in spite of the global economic crisis, Peru posted positive growth of 0.8% in 2009 and rebounded impressively with 8.8% growth in 2010. The government has begun putting a greater focus on social...

This chapter provides an overview of Peru’s geography, government, population, religion and climate, among other characteristics. It also features analyses on recent economic policies, social inequality and relations with China. The section also includes interviews with President Ollanta Moisés Humala Tasso; Juan Manuel Santos, President of Colombia; and Rafael Roncagliolo, Minister of Foreign...

As one of the most modern and efficient shipping centres in the region, the transport and logistics facilities on Bahrain’s Muharraq Island continued to draw business to the Kingdom throughout 2011. The Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), which opened in 2009, showcases the government’s dedication to further developing the country’s transport offerings, which it sees as integral to its...

While activity and liquidity on Ghana’s capital markets are both still relatively low, transaction values have been on the rise and certain reforms are set to inject significant funds into the market in 2012. As of March 2012 there were 34 companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). The GSE’s value reached $264.4m, the highest to date. The agro-processing and petroleum industries have...

As a stable country with rapid economic growth, Ghana hopes to capitalise on its image as a well managed a peaceful West African state to attract tourists. While the sector still makes up a relatively small portion of GDP, at 2.3%, the government is hoping to increase its contribution to the economy and become a more competitive African tourism market. Ecotourism remains the foundation of the...