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Ramtane Lamamra, Algerian Minister of State and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: Interview
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What are the key components of Algerian foreign policy in the medium term? LAMAMRA:Algeria is actively involved in implementing the peace agreement in Mali, and contributes to combating terrorism and organised crime by means of consultation and coordination with countries in the Sahel. The strengthening of bilateral relations between Algeria and all African coun-tries through active participation…
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Algérie : Dynamiser la bourse

In EnglishAu vu des premiers résultats prometteurs d’un programme de réforme des marchés de capitaux initié en mai 2011, l’Algérie cherche désormais à augmenter le nombre d’introductions à la Bourse d’Alger.Le pays, qui se positionne au sixième rang mondial en termes de réserves de gaz, inexploitées pour la plupart, répond d’ores et déjà à 30 % des besoins européens en gaz…
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Saudi Arabia: New Report Charts Shift Towards Downstream Activity

Oxford Business Group launches 2012 publication on Kingdom’s economyThe massive investment Saudi Arabia is making in major developments across the sectors of its economy, including housing, transport and oil refinery projects, is given wide-ranging coverage in a new report just published by Oxford Business Group (OBG). The Report: Saudi Arabia 2012provides in-depth analysis of the…
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Algérie : Bilan de l’année 2011

Alors que 2011 a été une année turbulente pour de nombreux pays africains, une augmentation des recettes d’exportations générées par les hydrocarbures ainsi que d’importantes réserves financières ont permis d’épargner à l’Algérie les nombreuses incertitudes qui ont secoué la région. Le PIB a progressé de 2,9% en 2011 grâce à la hausse internationale des prix du pétrole qui…
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The Report: Indonesia 2012: Tax
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In conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, OBG explores the taxation system. This chapter includes a viewpoint from Irhoan Tanudiredja, Senior Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers.…
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The Report: Indonesia 2012: Tourism
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Already known worldwide for the hugely popular island destination of Bali, Indonesia has been trying to market its full range of opportunities. At the same time, the country is hoping to build its profile as a business travel venue, a policy helped along by ongoing economic growth. 2011 tourist arrivals were up 7.5% year-on-year for the January-July period, well on their way to meeting the government’s…
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The Report: Indonesia 2012: Construction & Real Estate
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Much of Indonesia’s construction sector is awaiting the unveiling of major infrastructure projects that will be necessary to unlock the high growth potential of the domestic market. The government has pledged to spend $150bn on infrastructure projects over five years in its 2011 budget, but sector figures are looking to see results, not just promises. The industry grew at 5.3% in Q1 2011, representing…
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Robert Tashima Speaks on Chinese Investment in Africa

Thanks to the Oxford University China Africa Network for having me – it’s a pleasure to join the panel today on Chinese investment in Africa. I’m looking to provide a slightly more private sector-orientated perspective to what we’ve been talking about, but I’ll start off with an anecdote: Now, it’s a very random question, but have any of you ever flown from Istanbul to Algiers? It’s…
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Robert Tashima speaking at the Algeria Business Briefing

Robert Tashima, OBG Regional Editor speaking at the Algeria Business Briefing at the Middle East Association in London on December 8, 2010. Thanks to the MEA for having me. It’s a pleasure to speak on Algeria – it’s one of my favourite countries in Africa, due in large part to the Brasserie des Facultes, which serves up incredible lamb in an atmosphere like something out of an old Graham Greene…
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The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015: Country Profile
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2015 has been a momentous year for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The accession of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in April, which saw a reordering of the country’s line of succession and brought a reshuffle of the main cabinet positions, indicates a leadership with its sights firmly set on the future. In 2014 the Kingdom had a population of 30.77m, up 2.59% on the previous year. Hydrocarbons continue…