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.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Gabon from The Report: Gabon 2014
What provisions have been introduced in the Public Procurement Code (PPC) that refer to cooperation with foreign partners?
Articles & Analysis | The tax framework has been modernised to reflect government priorities from The Report: Gabon 2014
Modifications to the tax code passed in May 2009 have been made in July 2009, February 2010, January 2011, January 2012, January 2013 and January 2014 to reflect Gabon’s new political climate. The code is a modernised framework that will likely be complemented by tax and Customs incentives for both foreign and local investors.
In conjunction with Deloitte, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Gabon’s investor-friendly environment. This chapter contains an interview with Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Gabon.
With just 1.63m people, Gabon is the second-smallest member of the six-country Central African Economic and Monetary Community in terms of population, after Equatorial Guinea. However, the country’s well-developed hydrocarbons sector has made Gabon the second-largest economy in the sub-region.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jonathan Seeto, Territory Senior Partner, PwC, on the current tax review and its potential contribution to the economy from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2014
PwC supports the tax review initiative implemented by the government, which is designed to take stock of Papua New Guinea’s fiscal regime to ensure, among other aims, that it supports the development goals of the country. It must also support competitiveness and efficiency, and be relevant to PNG’s situation now and into the future. Above all, it must be fair....