Low global oil prices pose risks to the economic outlook in Algeria. Follow MENA Analyst Zeynep Kosereisoglu‘s on-the-ground insights as she travels on her research trip through North Africa.
Oil Price Crash, Currency Depreciations: EMEA Markets MNCs Should Watch Closely
The current fall in oil prices was one of the disruptors to EMEA performance we anticipated in May this year. As Brent prices fall below US$60/bbl, we have revised our forecast for 2015 average prices to US$65/bbl. Combined with expectations for a rate…
MNC Insight: Five things I learned during my 10-day visit to Dubai
I met with more than a dozen Dubai-based senior executives from multinational companies across several sectors. Five important issues emerged during our conversations: 1. Improving performance in Africa is the focus of MEA strategic planning During my visit to Dubai, 70%…
Five Political Events that will Impact your MENA Business in 2014
My last post focused on an overlooked topic in the MENA region: business opportunity. This post covers a more popular regional theme: political risk. MNCs must prepare for how the following political events could impact their MENA business performance in…
Outlook for North Africa Post Gaddafi
The death of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi marks the symbolic beginning of a new era in North Africa and transitioning states are keen to attract foreign investment. Companies should avoid being paralyzed by uncertainty, and must begin planning to…
Monthly Regional Insights: Middle East & Africa
Consumers are struggling with higher food and fuel prices across the emerging markets of Middle East and Africa as external factors such as high commodity prices and regional unrest combine with internal factors including strong domestic demand. Next month, Ramadan…