Malaysia is a multi-ethnic society of 29m split between the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. With a per-capita GDP that has hovered around $10,000 for the past decade, the country is struggling to escape a “middle-income trap”
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Economic update | South Africa: Building abroad
11 Dec 2012
The slow rollout of state infrastructure projects and subdued activity in the private sector is once again putting pressure on South Africa’s construction industry, prompting some firms to expand activity abroad by tapping into regional markets.
Articles & Analysis | Onwards and upwards: The new five-year plan will see projects rolled out in a number of sectors from The Report: Algeria 2012
In the past several years, government investment in key areas and public works have helped propel growth in the Algerian economy, which grew by 2.6% in 2011. Major projects in the industry contributed 10% to annual GDP in 2009-11. Projecting an estimated value of $21.7bn in 2012, the industry will continue to be a primary driver of growth for...
Articles & Analysis | Homeward bound: Increasing the supply of affordable housing is a crucial concern from The Report: Algeria 2012
The housing shortage in Algeria has posed a key challenge to the authority of the government, igniting protests in cities across the country and highlighting stark disparities. Despite steady GDP growth, an increasing number of Algerians lack access to affordable housing, while many are left to take their chances in the informal housing sector. High...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Robert Card, President and CEO, SNC-Lavalin Group from The Report: Algeria 2012
Articles & Analysis | A place of your own: Expanding options is a top priority in both the residential and commercial segments from The Report: Algeria 2012
Following the global economic downturn in 2008, Algeria’s real estate market suffered a slowdown, incurring the loss of some key investors and the postponement of various projects. Nevertheless, sector developments remain largely positive, driven by significant government and private sector investments to increase housing availability and realise...