A confluence of factors is opening opportunities for Jordanian garment manufacturers in their bid to win a greater share of Western clothing markets.
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Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: Ghana 2013
Given the country’s growing consumer population, limited product penetration and stable business environment within ECOWAS, the manufacturing sector in Ghana has impressive potential. However, like many countries in the region, commodities have taken precedence over industrial growth. As a result, manufacturing contributed 6.9% to GDP in 2012, a significant drop from 10.2% in 2006. Imports of...
The Republic of Ghana has experienced two peaceful handovers of power in the two decades since it has returned to civilian, multiparty democracy and has gained a deserved reputation as a bastion of stability. However, in recent years, it has been the country’s economic performance in the headlines.
Articles & Analysis | Well positioned: The construction sector looks set to benefit from the government’s investment drive from The Report: Kuwait 2013
The construction industry is widely expected to be one of the principal beneficiaries of Kuwait’s portfolio of KD30bn ($107.14bn) in large projects first proposed in 2010. With an evident determination by Kuwait’s latest parliament to implement key components of the National Development Plan (NDP), confidence is building within the sector, which is...
Articles & Analysis | Sleeping giant: A number of large projects are taking shape, with benefits expected for the entire economy from The Report: Kuwait 2013
The industrial sector is looking forward to the substantial growth opportunities presented by a number of development projects announced by the government in February 2010. Many hope that 2013 will see progress accelerate on these projects after a number of delays, primarily the result of tensions between parliament and the Cabinet. While challenges...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Anas Khalid Al Saleh, Minister of Commerce and Industry from The Report: Kuwait 2013
In what ways will the New Companies Law (NCL) reduce the obstacles faced by businesses and investors seeking to operate in Kuwait?