Algeria has notable geographic, demographic and cultural diversity. Its territory reaches from the Mediterranean Coast to the depths of the Sahara Desert, and its population includes a blend of Arab and Berber linguistic and cultural traditions. In recent years, Algeria has maintained an impressive degree of stability, with the government focusing on helping stave off further unrest in the...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Algeria 2014
In many ways, Algeria finds itself in an enviable economic position, particularly when compared with its regional neighbours. It holds the fourth-largest oil reserves and the second-largest natural gas reserves in Africa. Ample hydrocarbons revenue has allowed the government to channel capital into public expenditure programmes on infrastructure, health care, education, social housing and subsidies.
Economic update | Gabon Bilan de l’Année 2014
26 Dec 2014
Si la diversification de l’économie constitue pour le Gabon un objectif clé dans le cadre de la stratégie du Gabon Émergent, le pays s’est employé en 2014 à augmenter sa production de matières premières, ce qui a contribué au maintien de taux de croissance solides, et ce dans un contexte de climat budgétaire tendu.
Economic update | The Philippines Year in Review 2014
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Despite declining from the highs of 2013, the Philippines’ economy showed marked resilience in 2014, as it battled back from the impact of a devastating typhoon late last year to give a strong overall performance.
Economic update | Revisión del año 2014 en Colombia
24 Dec 2014
A pesar de que Aunque América Latina se vio afectada por una menor inversión y la caída en los precios de los bienes básicos en 2014, la economía de Colombia mostró una fortaleza que la llevó a superar el desempeño de muchos de sus vecinos.
Economic update | Jordan Year in Review 2014
23 Dec 2014
The economy of Jordan is picking up strength with forecasts for higher year-on-year growth this year and next, while lower oil prices should provide at least a temporary respite from the kingdom’s energy burden.