Having the largest population in the MENA (Middle East & Northern Africa) region, one of the shortest trade routes between Asia and the West and a diverse and dynamic real sector, Egypt is attracting strong interest from foreign companies that…
Political Pressures Deepen Depreciation of Turkish Lira
A number of events in recent months have increased concerns that economic decision-making in Turkey is becoming highly politicized. This will have a negative impact on multinational corporations for most of 2015 as volatility remains high and currency depreciation squeezes…
Turkey 2020: Align Strategy with Shifting Economic Trajectory
Turkey is at a turning point in its economic trajectory. As the fuel of 2001 reforms runs out, the country is facing growth rates lower than the past decade, rising inflation amidst low consumption, and a depreciating currency. As domestic…
Erdogan victory shouldn’t overshadow MNC priorities in Turkey
On Sunday, Turkey completed the second of the three milestone elections on the country’s political agenda between 2014 and 2015. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory did not surprise anyone and is not likely to have a major impact on the Turkish…