The country’s water and power sectors have undergone a steady liberalisation process since legislation outlining privatisation was passed in 2004, and this has generally been considered as a success. As one of the most open in the region to foreign investment and private ownership of assets, Oman’s utilities sector is expanding strongly to meet growing demand for power and water. There are some...
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Articles & Analysis | Provincial prospects: Move towards industrial parks may spur decentralisation from The Report: Peru 2014
A topic receiving much attention of late, decentralisation of Peru’s production sector could soon be realised, benefitting the nearly two-thirds of the country’s population who reside outside of Lima. As limited space for growth in the capital is spawning initiatives from the public and private sectors, consolidating infrastructure via...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Eduardo Amorrortu, President, Association of Exporters (ADEX) from The Report: Peru 2014
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Gladys Triveño, Minister of Production from The Report: Peru 2014
What actions are being taken to aid the growth and increase the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)?
Articles & Analysis | Forging potential: Healthy metal-mechanics industries explore expanding domestic segments and an emerging export market from The Report: Peru 2014
With streets choked corner to corner with taxis, cars and their blaring horns, the relatively recent arrival in Lima of motorcycle taxis is a welcome, but not surprising addition. Coordinating president of Peru’s National Society of Industries Metal-Mechanics Committees, Emilio Navarro points out how this transportation phenomenon is closely...
Articles & Analysis | Adding value: Capital and intermediate goods push national production from The Report: Peru 2014
A shift towards industrial development is propelling a number of Latin America’s leading economies. As one of the frontrunners, Peru has caught on to the trend of moving away from primary product dependency, discovering the benefits of establishing a healthy balance between manufacturing and commodity exports. The results are evident in domestic...