Tag: Investment climate
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Ethiopia’s 2026 Growth Outlook: 7.3% Amid Political and Financial Risks
Ethiopia’s 2026 Growth Forecast Faces Political and Financial Hurdles Ethiopia is projected to be among the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, with a FocusEconomics consensus foreseen at about 7.3% growth. The positive outlook reflects ongoing structural reforms, public investment, and a gradual recovery in key sectors. However, the path forward is not without significant headwinds.…
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Rupert the Cash King: South Africa’s Business Tycoon Faces a Foreign Investment Challenge
Johann Rupert’s Quiet Frustration at the Remgro AGM Johann Rupert, South Africa’s most prominent business magnate, left the Remgro AGM with little to cheer about. While the event offered a platform to discuss strategy, the mood underscored a broader unease: South Africa’s attractiveness to foreign investors is waning, and the country’s business elite are calling…
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Rupert the Cash King Faces a Cautious SA Investment Landscape
Overview: A Tycoon’s Corrective View Amid Economic Shifts Johann Rupert, South Africa’s most recognizable business magnate, continues to loom large over the nation’s corporate psyche. The recent Remgro annual general meeting did little to brighten the mood around the country’s investment climate. While Rupert’s business empire remains expansive, his concerns about the domestic platform for…
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Confounding Investors: Navigating the Philippines’ Shifting Investment Rules
Introduction: The paradox of growth and regulatory risk The Philippines has long attracted attention for its young workforce, growing consumer market, and strategic location in Southeast Asia. Yet many investors describe the country’s regulatory environment as a moving target. Frequent rule changes, shifting licensing requirements, and evolving hoops for approvals can undermine confidence and delay…
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Brash but popular: Indonesia’s new finance minister Purbaya draws praise and wary glances from investors
Introduction: A high-profile arrival at Indonesia’s finance helm Two months into his term as Indonesia’s finance minister, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has become one of the country’s most talked-about economic figures. His tenure has been marked by audacious policy shifts intended to stimulate growth and restore momentum to a post-pandemic economy. The public has responded with…
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What Marcos Can Do to Accelerate Growth in 2025: Policy Measures for a Slower Economy
Rising to the Challenge: Why Growth Slowed in 2024 The latest third-quarter GDP figure of 4% underscored a fragility in the Philippine economy, with external headwinds, supply disruptions, and domestic bottlenecks dampening momentum. To restore confidence and lift growth above the 5% target, the Marcos administration must adopt a coordinated set of policy actions that…
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What Marcos Administration Can Do to Arrest Slower Economic Growth in 2025
Executive summary: Setting the course for faster growth in 2025 After another quarterly print that underscored slower momentum, the Marcos administration faces a pivotal decision: accelerate growth by targeted reforms or weather headwinds with short-term fixes. The path forward combines pragmatic policy adjustments, predictable rules, and investments that unlock private sector activity. The aim is…
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Private Investment Halves in 6 Years: Pakistan’s Manufacturing Slowdown Signals Structural Challenge
Introduction: A Turning Point for Pakistan’s Manufacturing Sector Pakistan’s manufacturing sector, long hailed as a driver of growth, employment, and export potential, is confronting one of its most significant slowdowns in modern memory. Private investment in manufacturing has roughly halved over the past six years, a collapse that experts say could reshape the country’s economic…
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The Most Competitive Counties in Kenya: Insights from the CCI 2024
Overview: Nairobi Leads the Way in County Competitiveness The latest County Competitiveness Index (CCI) 2024 report provides a clear snapshot of how counties across Kenya stack up in terms of economic attractiveness, investment readiness, and policy environment. At the top stands Nairobi County, the undisputed leader with a high score of 77%. This lead underscores…
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The Most Competitive Counties in Kenya in 2024: Nairobi Tops the CCI
Overview: Nairobi Dominates Kenya’s County Competitiveness in 2024 The latest County Competitiveness Index (CCI) 2024 confirms a clear hierarchy in Kenya’s economic landscape. At the top sits Nairobi County, which claims the highest score on the index and cements its status as the country’s premier economic hub. This leadership reflects a blend of strong infrastructure,…