Country Report
Kuwait: Crisis Complicates Reform
A robust financial sector is helping Kuwait weather the Covid storm. But the emirate’s economic future will depend on some difficult reforms.
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Household Saving Rates 2021
Household saving is defined as the difference between a household’s disposable income and its expenditures on goods and services. During the pandemic it rose to historical highs everywhere.
Country Report
A Storm Passes—Now, For A Recovery
From scandal to pandemic, Austria’s economy has had a long year.
Country Report
Beyond Austerity
Despite a year of increasing pressure and concerns, the Saudi financial sector remains resilient.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ethiopia: Getting Back to Business
Can Ethiopia recapture the magic of its recent fast-growth decade? First it needs to emerge from Covid-19, then to reassure foreign investors.
Country Report
Looking Ahead: Qatar Central Bank Governor Abdulla bin Saoud Al-Thani
Abdulla bin Saoud Al-Thani, governor of Qatar Central Bank, looks back at the past year—and ahead to the next—with Global Finance.
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Qatar: Gas For Growth
Qatar is facing strong headwinds, but the tiny emirate can rely on gas reserves to cushion the shock.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ukraine: Rich Resources
Ukraine is deepening its relationship with its main trading partner, Europe.
Country Report
Hard Hit Spain
From high growth to laggard status, Spain has felt the pandemic’s economic sting. Now, a budget crisis threatens its recovery.
Country Report
Nigeria’s Double Bind
Nigeria faces leadership, institutional and security challenges to building a sustainable economy. But first, it must break out of its second recession in four years.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Rich Potential: Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone offers a wealth of resources and a future of longterm growth, but it’s only for those who can handle the ups and downs.