In what ways are eco-friendly materials and sustainability-focused research and development (R&D) impacting the construction sector?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Niko Safavi, President Director, Mowilex Indonesia: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2020
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Indonesia 2020
Indonesia’s economy averaged 6% annual GDP growth in...
Indonesia is the world’s 16th-largest economy and presents an enticing opportunity for investors, with ongoing reform efforts and attractive demographics. Meanwhile, a booming start-up ecosystem signals the country’s rising consumer power and regional influence. While headwinds are expected to follow Covid-19, Indonesia’s strong foundations will help maintain momentum in the medium to long term.
Articles & Analysis | Emerging markets respond to housing shortfall amid urbanisation from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
Urbanisation is a mega-trend redefining contemporary life in both developed and emerging markets across the world. According to the UN, in 1950, 751m people lived in urban areas; however, by 2018 this number had risen to 4.2bn, equivalent to roughly 55% of the world’s population. By 2050 the UN estimates that this figure will rise to 68%. This...
Articles & Analysis | What's supporting Côte d'Ivoire's construction sector from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
The construction of numerous large infrastructure projects has contributed considerably to economic expansion since 2012. The sector, still mostly driven by public investment, has witnessed significant growth in recent years; its dynamism has attracted international companies, particularly Chinese firms, which have completed several important...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Clyde Fakhoury, CEO, PFO Africa: Interview from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2020
In what ways can sustainable urbanisation be ensured in a city as densely populated as Abidjan?