In April 2014 South Africans celebrated the 20th anniversary of both the end of apartheid and the creation of the modern Republic of South Africa. These two events highlight just how far South Africa has come in the past two decades, during which the nation’s numerous assets have contributed to its rise as one of Africa’s leading economic and diplomatic players.
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Egypt 2014
The manufacturing industry is a central part of Egypt’s economic engine, producing goods for the huge domestic market and for export across the world. Manufacturing industries accounted for 15.6% of GDP in the fiscal year 2013 (July 2012-June 2013). The sector was affected by the difficult post-revolution period, but as of 2014 the outlook seemed more positive. The sector’s recovery has been...
Heightened activity in the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) has brought positive appraisals from industry analysts, signalling a vote of confidence in the development’s economic future as further projects are unveiled.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Vijaya Rajendram, CEO, Neptune Bio-Innovations from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
How likely is it that bio-industry can become a major contributor to the nation’s economic diversification?
Articles & Analysis | The government is committed to reducing reliance on food imports from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
When a widespread shortage of basic foodstuffs occurred worldwide in early 2007 and 2008, global commodity prices for wheat, rice, corn and soybean roughly tripled within a matter of months. The results of these price spikes rippled around the world and led to social unrest, ranging from the hijacking of dozens of truckloads of UN humanitarian grain shipments in Africa...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Pehin Dato Yahya Bakar, Minister of Industry and Primary Resources from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
How is the government focusing its efforts in the short term for greater industrial development?