Egypt is committed to rebalancing its economy, through its IMF reform program, prioritizing infrastructure, energy, health and education development, and implementing business-friendly regulations. These reforms are structurally changing the business environment, and while this better positions Egypt for sustainable growth,…
For MNCs looking to expand their business in fast-growing East Africa, Uganda presents attractive growth opportunities across several sectors. Major investments in infrastructure, in particular, are creating new B2G opportunities for companies looking to become contractors and suppliers to the…
Despite concerns about the political environment in Central and Eastern Europe, caused by the consistent slide towards conservative populism, regional economies have not only managed to sustain a consistent rate of economic expansion, but have also managed to attract plenty…
The situation in Turkey remains uncertain, with continued pressure on the country’s currency exacerbating macroeconomic vulnerabilities. At this time, it is impossible to predict where the exchange rate will go, at what level it will stabilize, and when, as negative…
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Public sector spending in Sub-Saharan Africa represents an outsized portion of the overall commercial opportunity for MNCs doing business in the region. FSG expects public sector spending – across 6 discrete customer segments – to represent 15% of the region’s…
July 26, 2018 - This post was written by Nikki Doherty, MENA Research Intern Last month, Kuwait’s parliament passed its budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year – almost three months late– including a significant spending increase despite its sizeable fiscal…
July 25, 2018 - This post was written by Charlie Cope, MENA Research Intern Nearing the 13-month mark since its initial imposition, the outlook for the blockade imposed on Qatar by Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Egypt remains…