Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
Gabon faces challenges of corruption and a trend towards dynastic politics, yet shows signs of financial improvement. Country’s high reliance on oil is being counterbalanced by diversification efforts and foreign investment, particularly through…
In Guinea, political challenges stem from a leaning towards autocracy and persistent corruption. The country benefits from the mining sector yet faces high inflation and dependency on external funds. Rapid population growth and urbanisation strain…
Haiti suffers from considerable political instability and corruption is rife. Economic development will be severely hindered in the short term, owing to the devastation caused by the 2021 earthquake and the unstable political landscape, with…
Iceland benefits from its low levels of corruption, political stability and economic freedom. The economy is set for a strong performance, leans heavily on sectors like tourism and fishing, alongside a stable currency and progressive tax incentives…
Although generally stable and democratic, Jamaica is failing to control organised crime and corruption. Economic growth swiftly returned after the pandemic, but the country is over-reliant on the US. Consumer expenditure is growing, but ageing,…
Although Kiribati enjoys political stability, a lack of business freedom has resulted in a poor ranking for economic freedom overall. Its narrow economic base prevents employment creation, resulting in high joblessness, whilst it is also highly…
Kosovo has suffered from significant political instability, whilst corruption is pervasive. Nevertheless, European Union (EU) accession is on the cards and the economy is expected to outperform peers in the near term. The consumer market remains…
Political instability is frequent and Kyrgyzstan fell into ‘mostly unfree’ for economic freedom ranking. Economic growth is forecast to be slower than peers and below the pre-pandemic levels. Population growth will add to consumer market appeal and a…
Lesotho is undergoing intensive reforms to strengthen institutions and enhance public service transparency, yet it faces challenges like persistent corruption and a rising budget deficit. Economic growth lags behind regional peers, with a reliance on…
Liberia has managed its government finances effectively. Peacefulness in the country is also increasing, following turbulence caused by the 2017 elections, but corruption persists. The economy is set to outperform the regional average, whilst foreign…