Legal Framework
From The Report: Gabon 2016
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OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Gabon, in partnership with Deloitte Gabon.

OBG talks to Nicolas Balesme, Managing Partner, Deloitte Gabon, about the governance and benefits of public-private partnerships (PPPs).

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Overview

Structures in place: Changes to legislation incentivise public-private partnerships
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In accordance with its liberal economic principles, the country is open to foreign investors, and the rights of free enterprise are guaranteed. 1. General Legal Environment A. Constitution & other sources of rules: Gabon has a civil law structure with a hierarchy of legislation – lower laws need to comply with upper laws. The highest rule is the constitution, ratified in 1991, which provides for a multi-party system and a parliamentary republic with two voting chambers: the National Assembly…

Interview

Working together: Nicolas Balesme, Managing Partner, Deloitte Gabon, on the governance and benefits of public-private partnerships (PPPs)
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Interview:Nicolas Balesme How can the wider implementation of PPPs benefit Gabon and its investors? NICOLAS BALESME: PPP schemes are relevant to international investors because they receive an agreed and regular income over the contract’s lifespan in return for services provided and costs incurred for investment, financing, design and construction, operation, maintenance and management of the project. Once the project is financially strong and profitable, it can be fully financed by banks…