With its location at the crossroads of traditional and modern north-south and east-west trade routes, the Misurata Free Trade Zone offers a competitive and attractive destination for companies looking to expand operations in both new and established markets. The independently operated free zone has been able to digitalise ahead of the curve, and its measure of autonomy allows it to tailor its services…
En Français As part of Algeria's economic recovery, the authorities are working to promote foreign and local investment. This focus report explores the policies being implemented by the government to improve the business climate, including the introduction of a new regulatory framework and the lifting of restrictive trade and investment measures. It also analyses efforts to reduce the country's…
En Français While Africa has the potential to feed the world's population in the coming years, in order to accomplish this, land must be developed sustainably by addressing pressing issues such as deforestation and inefficient agriculture practices. This focus report explores avenues to boost productivity through circular and green economy practices, such as water reuse and converting organic waste…
In English Si l'Afrique a le potentiel de nourrir la population mondiale dans les années à venir, pour y parvenir, il est essentiel de développer les terres de manière durable en s'attaquant à des problèmes urgents tels que la déforestation et les pratiques agricoles inefficaces. Ce rapport explore les moyens qui doivent être mis en place pour stimuler la productivité par le biais de pratiques…
En Français Business environments around the world are changing in response to new investor demands, moving towards tighter regulations and greater transparency. This Focus Report explores the current state of governance, risk-management and compliance (GRC) trends across West and Central Africa. Even if progress is being made on many fronts, led primarily by the central banks of regional economic…
In English El nuevo Gobierno de Hidalgo, que asumió el cargo en septiembre de 2016, ha buscado acelerar el crecimiento del Estado con un paquete de reformas diseñado para garantizar que estar al lado de uno de los mercados de consumo más grandes del mundo sea una ventaja, no un inconveniente. La evidencia más clara de que posiblemente las fortunas de Hidalgo estén en alza se encuentran…
As one of the largest formal employers in Zimbabwe, the sugar industry's growth potential is significant. Although challenges remain – including a lack of financing and mechanisation – this Focus Report explores recent efforts to strengthen local production capacity, research new varieties and pest-control strategies, improve irrigation and water efficiency, and expand farm machinery uptake.…
With the petrochemicals sector accounting for more than 77% of GDP, industry is at the heart of Libya's recovery and diversification agenda, enabled by the resurgence in international oil prices. As part of efforts to leverage its geostrategic location on the Mediterranean, the Libyan government has implemented a series of economic development projects, one of which is Misurata Free Zone, established…
Recent years have seen renewed policy focus on agriculture as an important source of revenue for a diversified Nigerian economy, with plans to revitalise the sector centred on increasing local production and improving the value chain. The report looks at the key role of agri-tech in supporting the country’s efforts to ensure food security for its growing population and create a more diversified,…
In the wake of a period of severe disruption to global trade, Gulf shipping and logistics companies are adapting to government efforts to boost self-sufficiency in the region, while also investing in corporate digital solutions to improve communication with stakeholders, and predict and mitigate challenges along the supply chain. Looking ahead, shipping and logistics companies face growing sustainability…
