High oil and natural gas prices, combined with a 20-year strategic investment programme, have catapulted Qatar into the ranks of the highest per-capita income economies in the world. Yet the country continues to demonstrate an ability to leverage its significant natural resources to drive growth and is well placed to meet the goals and vision for economic diversification outlined by the National...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Qatar 2012
This chapter includes information about Qatar’s history, geography, language, culture and population. It also provides an overview of the country’s natural resources and education system.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Magloire Ngambia, Minister of Investment Promotion, Public Works, Transport, Housing and Tourism from The Report: Gabon 2012
In which non-traditional sectors do you see the greatest potential for increased capital flows?
Articles & Analysis | SEZ who?: Special economic zones are being used to attract foreign firms from The Report: Gabon 2012
The special economic zones (SEZs) of Guangdong are often referred to as the birthplace of the Chinese economic miracle. These export-oriented havens for foreign investment attracted multinational companies to the country with substantial provision of inexpensive labour and tax holidays. They also created jobs and, through the transfer of technology...
Articles & Analysis | From the ground up: The project pipeline targets a range of key sectors from The Report: Gabon 2012
Despite its relatively high GDP per capita, Gabon’s dispersed rural population, difficult terrain and institutional incapacity have all contributed to a glaring infrastructure deficit. Over the past two years, however, the government has poured massive public investment into infrastructure. The results have been encouraging, as evidenced by the...