ASIA: The politics of coronavirus – Weekly update
Below is the latest edition of our weekly Asia coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. China China’s central bank announced on 31 May that it will buy RMB 400bn (USD 56bn) in small and m… Become a member […]
SOUTH AFRICA: What to make of the infrastructure funding push
The ruling party is pushing plans for a ZAR 350bn infrastructure fund as one of the very few options available to boost South Africa’s economic recovery prospects.Controversial infrastructure funding proposals, albeit at an early stage, aim to target pension funds and envisage t… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: The politics of exit strategies and economic support measures
Below is this week’s update on how selected European governments are handling lockdown exit, and their economic policies to counter the economic fallout from Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. I… Become a member to read the rest of […]
VENEZUELA: A health agreement that is mostly about fuel and social control
It has emerged that the regime and opposition reached an agreement on 1 June to allow the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to receive and administer funds currently under opposition control for the fight against Covid-19. The agreement, which was signed by Health Minister… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
As countries in Central and Eastern Europe are gradually returning to the “new normal”, governments are focusing on economic recovery measures, some of which highlight the trend of rising economic nationalism. Ukraine’s recovery strategy explicitly prioritizes domestic comp… Become a member to read the rest of this article