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.
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…
Years of conflict have led to political instability in Libya. Rule of law is ineffective and corruption remains a major problem. Heavy reliance on hydrocarbons makes the economy extremely vulnerable to oil price shocks, whilst the precarious security…