Interview:Mohamed Maait What are the key economic priorities following completion of the IMF-backed reform programme? MOHAMED MAAIT: The IMF programme was part of a model designed by the Egyptian government, so the reforms began before IMF backing and they will continue after it. Egyptian leadership is committed to economic reforms that will put the country in a sustainable position via three…
Viewpoint:Joko Widodo The dream of our government and of all Indonesians, our true ambition, is that by 2045, after one century of Indonesian independence, Indonesia will have escaped the middle-income trap. We have a clear goal of becoming an advanced country. We believe that if the current momentum persists and our economy continues to grow at today’s rates, we can become an advanced country…
Viewpoint:Subianto Indonesia has a young and vibrant population that is also tech savvy, energetic and full of new business ideas. Indonesia has become well known in South-east Asia for the frequency at which we produce new tech unicorns – start-ups valued at $1bn and above – and other dynamic business enterprises. Indeed, an Indonesian company became the region’s second decacorn, crossing…
Teguh Maramis: Viewpoint The current government’s vision is clear: to develop our human resources skills to meet demand from various business sectors, and continue the development of infrastructure that has won praise both locally and internationally. The government insists that the only way to bring Indonesia into the top-five global economies by 2045 is by improving its investment climate. Indonesia…
Viewpoint:Alassane Dramane Ouattara I have served our country since 2011. When I was running for the Supreme Court in 2010, I never imagined coming to power under the conditions we had experienced: a serious post-electoral crisis; a fragmented country; a torn social fabric; a precarious security situation; and deteriorated infrastructure. Since my inauguration in May 2011 we have had to deal…
Viewpoint:Eric N’Guessan Many Ivorian taxpayers believe that the progress made by their tax administration is noticeable. The situation has improved in recent years, in particular because the implementation of e-government practices has become a key area of interest for Ivorian authorities. The aim is to ensure that all administrative procedures are able to be conducted online by 2022. Considering…
Interview:Joachim Bilé-Aka and Michel K Brizoua-Bi What actions should be taken to improve the legal framework for investment? JOACHIM BILÉ-AKA/MICHEL BRIZOUA-BI: First, in order to improve the legal framework for investment in Côte d’Ivoire, the institutional environment must be strengthened. A closer relationship between private sector operators and the government is necessary, as both…
The government’s economic renewal of the Kingdom is progressing steadily in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030. The budget for 2020 reflects and reinforces our commitment to implement reforms, plans and programmes to achieve our vision, setting specific goals in a number of areas to help create a vibrant and ambitious society, as well as a prosperous economy. The government is working to improve…
Viewpoint:Zeyad Khoshaim In 2016 Saudi Arabia launched its ambitious economic transformation plan, Vision 2030. The long-term Vision 2030 involves diversifying the Saudi Arabian economy by steering the country away from its traditional dependence on oil. The ambition and scope of Vision 2030 is unprecedented, and the plan will promote the Kingdom’s regional, cultural and religious significance…
Viewpoint:Wadih AbouNasr Direct and indirect taxation have been used to increase non-oil revenues and provide services for citizens. Whether it is corporate, individual income, sales, excise or value-added tax (VAT) or custom duties, the main objective is typically to increase revenue and, in some instances, change the behaviour of citizens. Excise taxes on tobacco and sugary drinks are meant…
