− Emerging markets see increasing share of global agri-tech deals despite investment slump − Improved supply chains enable smallholder farmers to increase market reach − Artificial intelligence and digital solutions help farmers optimise resource use − Financial support and digital networks essential to building climate resilience Even as global funding levels drop, agri-tech…
En Español En Français While the recovery period following the Covid-19 pandemic saw the unlocking of major capital in emerging markets, inflationary pressures, fluctuating commodity prices and geopolitical concerns have since tempered the global economic outlook for 2023. Balancing opportunity and risk has become a priority for shareholders and investors, but emerging markets have remained…
Aided by elevated oil revenue and the resumption of economic activity after the Covid-19 pandemic, Kuwait was able to narrow its budget deficit for FY 2021/22 year and record GDP growth in excess of 8% in 2022. With a newly elected Parliament in place and a new Cabinet appointed, there is renewed hope that the country will undertake the reforms needed for long-term economic growth and diversificat
− Global food insecurity is rising due to environmental, economic and geopolitical shocks − Resilience to extreme weather is being prioritised as climate change advances − Innovative food systems are helping countries meet sustainability goals − The revival of traditional agricultural techniques and foodstuffs is boosting security Food security became a central priority for many emerging…
– Aquaculture currently accounts for more than half of fish consumed globally – Disease, stock mortality, land use and feed remain chief concerns – Inland and deepsea aquaculture offer more sustainable models – Aquaculture could help governments achieve blue economy objectives With per capita fish consumption having doubled in the past six decades, aquaculture is becoming more important…
With increasing oil and gas prices and an expanding non-oil sector, Saudi Arabia has been logging record trade surpluses in recent years, while securing government revenue for future investment. The Kingdom is expected to be among the fastest-growing economies in the G20 in 2022 – and was on track to fulfil that forecast by the middle of the year. Indeed, in the first three months of 2022 G
A revival in transport and tourism after two years of pandemic-related slowdowns caused by closed borders and social-distancing measures is helping to boost the economy, with the kingdom’s hotels, restaurants and resorts once again open to regional and international visitors. The country’s guiding plan, Bahrain Economic Vision 2030, aims to enhance private sector growth and continue government
– Farmers in emerging markets are increasingly embracing sustainable agriculture – Technological innovation is allowing farmers to grow produce more efficiently – Regenerative agriculture aims to curb carbon emissions and increase yields In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions and broader environmental concerns, many countries are looking to improve the efficiency of…
Qatar’s performance during the Covid-19 pandemic built on the strength of its response to the economic blockade imposed in mid-2017. The economy has been supported by the North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from 77m tonnes per year in 2018 to 110m tonnes per year in 2027, when the project is set to be completed. The development will furthe
– Russia'sinvasion of Ukraine has intensified the risk of regional food insecurity – Many MENA countries source a significant share ofcerealimports from the region – In the GCC, government initiatives are seeking to bolster food self-sufficiency – North African agri-tech start-ups work to boostproductivity Nations in the MENA region have been intensifying…