Benefiting from several years of consistent macroeconomic stability and the roll out of more business-friendly regulation, Djibouti has attracted a rising amount of investment – equivalent to as much as 52% of GDP – with the vast majority directed towards capital projects. This in turn is having a noticeable impact on Djibouti’s construction sector. Urban renovation programs in the cities,...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Djibouti 2016
A small but important country, Djibouti benefits from its highly strategic location. With access to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean beyond, the country is a significant gateway to the Horn of Africa and the wider region of East Africa.
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Articles & Analysis | Real estate development stays steady in Colombia from The Report: Colombia 2016
Housing demand continues to fuel the real estate sector in Colombia. It is a process happening on two fronts. Firstly, government-sponsored programmes are encouraging the construction of new homes for lower-income Colombians. Meanwhile, the growth of the middle class is galvanising demand for medium-income housing across all regions of the...
Articles & Analysis | Construction remains a tool for growth in Colombia from The Report: Colombia 2016
A combination of public and private investment in infrastructure, as well as the implementation of public housing plans, continue to be the primary drivers for Colombia’s construction sector. Projects ranging from highway construction to expansion of existing port and airport infrastructure are attracting a rising number of international firms...
Articles & Analysis | Stimulus package looks to construction for economic growth in Colombia from The Report: Colombia 2016
In an effort to counter the negative effects of a slowdown in the mining sector, as well as lower revenues from national oil exports, Colombia is implementing a stimulus package designed to encourage economic growth in the coming years. The Plan for Productivity and Employment (Plan para la Productividad y el Empleo, PIPE 2) comes on the back...