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OBG talks to Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Gabon
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Interview:Nicolas Balesme What provisions have been introduced in the Public Procurement Code (PPC) that refer to cooperation with foreign partners? NICOLAS BALESME: The provisions of the PPC are set forth in Decree No. 0254/PR/MEED, which was issued in June 2012. Excepting the principle of local preference, the code does not include any particular restrictions concerning a partnership or collaboration…

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The Report: Gabon 2014
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The economy of Gabon has largely developed on the back of the country’s substantial oil and gas resources; however, declining production levels are leading the government to pursue a strategy of economic diversification. While efforts to encourage new investment and offshore oil exploration may yet yield results, the development of other industries, including forestry and mining, is being encour
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The Report: Gabon 2014: The Guide
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This section includes information on hotels, government and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics like currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.…
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The Report: Gabon 2014: Tax
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In conjunction with Deloitte, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Gabon’s investor-friendly environment. This chapter contains an interview with Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Gabon.…
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The Report: Gabon 2014: Health & Education
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Health Covering the 2011-15 period, the National Health Strategy was launched in 2010 and aims to accelerate sector reforms by improving the overall governance of health care, reducing infant and maternal mortality, introducing free maternal health care and investing in infrastructure, especially hospitals. The country has been rolling out its universal health care system, the National Insurance…
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The Report: Gabon 2014: Tourism
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As oil output declines, the government is looking to encourage growth in the tourism sector, with the aim of developing high-end and luxury ecotourism under the rubric of the Green Gabon strategy for sustainable development. In spite of the country’s wealth of natural attractions, Gabon’s tourism industry has remained small in both absolute terms and the contribution it makes to the local economy.…
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The Report: Gabon 2014: Telecoms & IT
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Telecoms Gabon’s telecoms sector is undergoing an important shift in 2014. The highly competitive market will see two of its four operators merge, potentially changing the balance with the traditional market leader. The long-awaited launch of 3G service in April 2014 is helping to open new avenues for growth in Gabon’s increasingly saturated mobile telecommunications sector. Subscriber numbers…
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The Report: Gabon 2014: Mining & Industry
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Mining The natural wealth of Gabon is not limited to oil and gas, and the country is turning to mining to help diversify away from its reliance on hydrocarbons. The African Development Bank estimated that in 2012 the mining sector contributed 6.3% of GDP and 6% of exports, though estimates from the Ministry of Economy and Planning put it much lower, at under 2% of GDP. Either way, the sector has…