The commitments Brunei Darussalam has made to safeguard its environment are well documented. These include high-profile efforts like participation in the “Heart of Borneo” campaign to preserve a 22m-ha swath of jungle, as well as a recent pledge to allow no more than 1% of the country’s landmass to be converted to agricultural use. Thanks to the wealth afforded by the...
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Articles & Analysis | New initiatives promote environmentally friendly development from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Articles & Analysis | Development efforts are responding to local needs from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
Limited by strict regulations governing the use of the majority of Brunei Darussalam’s 5765 sq km of land, a heavy public presence in the market and a small population, the country’s real estate sector differs from those of many of its larger neighbours. Several factors continue to drive up demand in the residential market, particularly in the capital of Bandar Seri...
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2014
The drive for economic diversification has led to significant expenditure on infrastructure in areas such as industrial parks, irrigation works, telecoms and the national transport network. Public spending dominates the construction sector, and around 80-90% of works are carried out by the state. Increased government expenditure will ensure that public projects continue to drive growth,...
As East Africa’s largest economy, Kenya has seen its economy grow by more than 4% for the last three years, according to data from the World Bank, while an improvement in fiscal indicators and a new constitution encouraging devolution have helped to improve governance and the public balance sheet.
Ghana has developed a reputation as a robust and stable democracy, and with a storied legacy of pan-African initiatives it has long punched above its weight diplomatically. While the recent oil boom following the discovery of the offshore Jubilee field in 2007 has helped to fuel GDP growth as much as 14% over recent years, it is now projected to slow to a more modest 4.5% in 2014.
In 2014 Jordan’s population reached 6.64m, as regional turbulence saw an influx of refugees from neighbouring countries. Jordan, however, remains stable as it pushes ahead with the political reforms announced in 2011. The economy continues to revive following the global economic downturn, while government commitments to tackle structural issues in the economy bode well for future growth.