Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Gabon 2013
Long viewed as a bastion of stability in the Central African region, thanks in part to large hydrocarbon revenues that have helped it maintain one of the highest levels of per capita income in the region, Gabon has been able to leverage its diplomatic clout throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Articles & Analysis | By the book: Regulations that support business development from The Report: Ghana 2013
The 1992 Ghanaian constitution (the “Constitution”), approved by referendum, establishes the multi-party system of Ghana’s democracy. The Constitution is the fourth republican constitution since Ghana gained independence in 1957. Accordingly, the era under the Constitution is described as the “Fourth Republic”. Ghana’s legal system comprises the...
Chapter | Legal Framework from The Report: Ghana 2013
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 | Brave new world: A rundown of the recently issued New Companies Law from The Report: Kuwait 2013
I. NEW COMPANIES LAW: On November 29, 2012 Kuwait received welcome news through publication in the Kuwait Official Gazette that the highly anticipated New Companies Law (NCL) had been issued as Law No. 25 of 2012. Amendments to the NCL were also recently introduced as they were passed by Kuwait’s...