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Charles Tchen, CEO, Independent Petroleum Consultants, on the structure of the oil sector
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The country’s production has been successfully maintained at 240,000 barrels per day (bpd) over the past four years and is expected to remain at that level for the next three years. Major producers are Perenco, Shell and Total, with each producing about 60,000 bpd. In 2013, three oil discoveries have been made: Mitsubishi Petroleum had a marginal and sub-economic discovery in the Nguma block,…
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Lucas Abaga Nchama, Governor, Bank of Central African States (BEAC), on access to finance and regulatory reform
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In June 2013 we held debates concerning two central themes: firstly, access to finance, and secondly, institutional, regulatory and structural reforms. As a result, we have drawn and suggested many conclusions and recommendations to the main economic and financial players of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central African States (Communaute Economique et Monetaire de l'Afrique Centrale,…
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The Report: Gabon 2013: The Guide
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This section includes an article on viniculture as well as information on hotels, contact details for government agencies and other listings, alongside useful tips for visitors on topics such as currency, visas, language, communications, dress, business hours and electricity.…
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The Report: Gabon 2013: Tax
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In conjunction with Deloitte, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Gabon’s investor-friendly environment. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Nicolas Balesme, Partner and General Manager, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, OBG’s tax partner.…
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The Report: Gabon 2013: Media & Advertising
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Rising incomes and improvements in providing access to internet platforms are having a positive impact on Gabon’s overall media environment. Print remains the dominant media force and more targeted titles might help bring more dynamism to the newspaper segment. Radio remains Gabon’s most universal medium and is especially relevant for the rural areas, which have widely dispersed populations. Online…
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The Report: Gabon 2013: Health & Education
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Under the National Health Strategy adopted in 2010, Gabon has made a push to upgrade service quality and expand hospital capacity. In recent years, the country’s health strategy has centred on heavy investment in infrastructure. The Ministry of Health aims to enforce a set of quality standards by 2020, but with 86% of the population living in urban areas, rural structures face challenges including…
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The Report: Gabon 2013: Tourism
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Increasingly aware of the need for economic diversification, Gabon is paying unprecedented attention to the development of its tourism sector. Within the Emerging Gabon strategy, the Green Gabon plan demonstrates recognition of the fact that sustainable development will be key to growth. The upgrading of hospitality options and promotion of Gabon in the ecotourism market should soon boost the sector’s…