Nigeria is the 14th-largest country in Africa, and with a population of 189m people and home to more than 250 ethnic groups, the country is rightly famed for its cultural diversity. A successful presidential election in 1999 ushered in a period of relative stability, with nearly 18 years of democratic polls. This greatly improved political situation has brought economic dividends, particularly...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Nigeria 2017
With Africa’s largest economy and its biggest population, Nigeria is the continent’s heavyweight. The country has been blessed with resource-rich lands, areas of great agricultural fertility and favourable demographics, but it has also had its fair share of challenges.
Economic update | More funding in the pipeline as Egypt’s economic reforms yield results
31 Oct 2017
Egypt is continuing its programme of fiscal consolidation, exchange rate liberalisation and pro-investment reform, with the country expected to receive another multibillion-dollar tranche of funds from creditors following a year-end review.
With an eye on reversing a dip in foreign direct investment (FDI), the Philippines has proposed a series of reforms aimed at increasing trade liberalisation.
Economic update | Argentina abre nuevos caminos para emprendimientos y nuevas empresas tecnológicas
31 Oct 2017
La entrada en vigor de la legislación dirigida a fomentar el desarrollo de pequeñas y medianas empresas en Argentina, simplifica los procedimientos de registro para emprendedores y crea nuevos canales de financiamiento.
Economic update | Small firms the focus as Nigeria launches action plan to improve business conditions
31 Oct 2017
Nigeria is moving forward with strategies to improve the business and investment environment in the country following the launch of a new package of reforms designed to support small businesses and clear hurdles to growth.