Emerging & Frontier Markets
Ukraine: Rich Resources
Ukraine is deepening its relationship with its main trading partner, Europe.
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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.
Country Report
Azerbaijan: Regional Stability Wavers
Baku is rolling out ambitious plans for economic expansion and reform. But first, there are worsening regional tensions and currency woes to grapple with. And Covid.
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A Region In Crisis Takes A Fresh Hit
As governments scramble to contain Covid-19, Latin America must still reckon with deep-seated economic shortcomings.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Kazakhstan: Economy In Transition
Kazakhstan’s evolution to a market economy hinges on diversifying away from oil and gas, with a lift from FDI. Covid complicates that scenario.
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The Old Days Aren’t Coming Back
Central America and the Caribbean won’t revert to normal post-Covid. Digitization, diversification and infrastructure investment are contributing to a regional transformation.
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ADB: Online And Under Lockdown
As the Asian Development Bank shifts its 2020 Annual General Meeting to virtual, Covid-19 policy measures take center stage.
Emerging & Frontier Markets
Cuba: Difficulties, Unforeseen And Homemade
As Cuba reopens its economy, the government hopes loosened restrictions and dollarization of international trade will spur expansion.
Country Report
Ghana: Bracing For Contraction
With an election looming, Ghana’s economy grapples with a pandemic, falling oil revenues, a nagging fiscal deficit and the imperative to diversify.
Country Report
Portugal: On The Brink Of Recovery
The Covid-19 crisis derailed Portugal’s economic comeback. Can stimulus, fiscal prudence and an attractive climate for retirees get it back on track?