Nowhere are the effects of the Philippines’ sustained economic growth more apparent than in the construction industry, which is benefitting from pent-up demand and a positive outlook for future growth. This momentum has driven the industry to one of the highest growth rates in the country, with the Philippine Statistics Authority reporting growth of 11% in 2014, 10.4% in 2015 and a jump to 14....
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: The Philippines 2017
Despite gloomy global trade forecasts, the Philippines’ strong macroeconomic fundamentals, competitive geographical and labour force advantages, and rising domestic consumption bode well for future trade and investment.
Articles & Analysis | Real estate sector steps up to build social housing projects in Tunisia from The Report: Tunisia 2017
Driven by fast-paced urbanisation and strong population growth, the Tunisian housing sector has expanded rapidly over the past decade. While the government continues to have a strong presence within the sector – both in terms of fiscal incentives and land regulations, as well as direct property development – the private sector has become the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Ahmed Bouzguenda, General Manager, Société Bouzguenda Frères: Interview from The Report: Tunisia 2017
How would you describe the ways in which Tunisian construction has evolved in recent times?
Articles & Analysis | Tunisia's construction sector eyes improvements after years of little growth from The Report: Tunisia 2017
The construction sector in Tunisia is at the beginning of what may prove to be a long-lasting recovery. In the aftermath of the 2011 revolution, contractors saw a slowdown in activity, as a result of lower public investment levels, sluggish growth in the property sector and broader macroeconomic instability. Turnover declined from TD8bn (€3....
Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Tunisia 2017
The construction sector in Tunisia is at the beginning of what may prove to be a long-lasting recovery. In the aftermath of the 2011 revolution, contractors saw a slowdown in activity as a result of lower public investment levels, sluggish growth in the property sector and broader macroeconomic instability. However, an increase in donor-backed transport infrastructure projects and the recent...