In a fast-changing political landscape, 2018 will be a key year for President Joko Widodo to take advantage of his high popularity ratings, majority in Parliament and consolidated Cabinet to accelerate the implementation of his administration’s strategic goals, which include infrastructure development, reducing bureaucracy and increasing transparency. In terms of greater regional involvement,...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Indonesia 2018
With investment in industrial zones, SEZs, infrastructure and priority industries set to increase in the coming years, Indonesia remains extremely well positioned to capitalise on its position as a regional leader.
Economic update | Argentina: revisión del año 2017
19 Dec 2017
El 2017 ve a la Argentina dar los pasos necesarios para aumentar la velocidad de la economía y salir así de la recesión, intensificando los esfuerzos para mantener el crecimiento a través de propuestas de políticas favorables al mercado, aun cuando obstáculos de larga data, como la inflación, permanecen sin resolverse.
Economic update | Indonesia: Year in Review 2017
19 Dec 2017
Solid growth, supported by strong investment flows, should put Indonesia on a firm footing going into the new year, despite a slight drop in expectations.
Economic update | Malaysia: Year in Review 2017
18 Dec 2017
Rising domestic and international demand for goods and services saw Malaysia exceed GDP growth expectations this year. However, despite strong performances in most sectors, imbalances in the property market could pose a risk to economic growth heading into 2018.
A multi-pronged drive to formalise the Ghanaian economy took a major step forward recently with the nationwide introduction of a Digital Address System.