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Malawi has relatively stable governments, yet deteriorating global peace and terrorism rankings suggests concerns over increasing violence. Economic forecasts are optimistic, with growth expected to exceed that of regional peers over the long term,…
Further strides have been made in tackling corruption, but government integrity has dropped, leading to deteriorating economic freedom. Although economic growth slowed markedly, it remains solid and is leading to jobs creation, helping to control…
Political stability is being addressed by the Solih government, in particular state corruption. Economic growth should return in 2021, following the deleterious effect of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, but the country needs to move…
Mali's political scene is marked by instability, significant military influence, and widespread corruption, with large areas beyond government control. Mali’s undiversified economy is reliant on international aid and its agriculture sector. The…
Malta is mostly free, helping businesses to flourish, but corruption is relatively widespread compared to regional peers. Foreign investors flock to the island, eager to participate in the financial services sector, but dependence on tourism and…
Although Martinique does not suffer from undue corruption, its political environment has been prone to secessionist tendencies. Given that the economy is highly dependent on tourism, its recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic remains slow.…
Mauritania suffers from political instability, whilst ethnic tensions are also a destabilising factor. However, government finances are relatively robust with fiscal room to manoeuvre. Recent hydrocarbon finds and rising commodity prices are expected…
Mauritius boasts a stable democracy and mature institutions, contributing to high economic freedom. Already highly diversified, the economy is set to grow in sectors like agro-processing and medical tourism. Country’s diverse population and low…
Organised crime continues to negatively impact Mexico, owing to a weak rule of law, which is also beset by pervasive corruption, but government spending is a bright spot in economic freedom. The economy will continue to underperform peers, but…
Although Moldova is ‘moderately free’ for economic freedom, Russia’s influence operations may spur instability. Economic growth to rebound over the near term, outperforming regional average. The population is shrinking and ageing rapidly, which…