Economy

Continued fiscal consolidation and reform, combined with steady growth, were the hallmarks of Bahrain’s year in 2017, with a similar outlook forecast for the coming 12 months.

Building on positive performances in recent years, Myanmar’s economy is set to continue gaining momentum in the near and medium term, despite concerns over the slow pace of economic reforms.

Saudi Arabia laid the foundations for a major overhaul of the national economy in 2017, with the government taking steps to privatise key state assets and stimulate investment, as part of long-term plans to diversify the economy.

A slowdown in agricultural activity, tighter credit conditions and political uncertainty have contributed to a mixed year for Kenya, with the country scaling down internal growth forecasts.

Improved performance in Egypt’s key sectors, tighter fiscal management and increased capital inflows drove an economic rebound last year, with growth expected to accelerate further in 2018.

El aumento de la producción en un número de sectores clave y la demanda cada vez mayor por parte del consumidor se constituyeron como el punto de apoyo de Perú para compensar el impacto de los graves efectos climáticos que sufrieron a comienzos del 2017, proporcionando a la economía la base de un crecimiento sólido a finales del año y una futura expansión en 2018.