EMERGING MARKETS: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges
Our EM Covid-19 vaccination table includes information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. 440fffe0-e457-455b-9396-… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
EGYPT: Continuing to Cruise in Choppy Waters
Egypt’s economy continues to outpace the rest of the Middle East, despite the effects of COVID-19 on tourism and shipping. The state remains the key driver of the economy, focused on major, visible projects. Egypt’s economy continues to defy the downward pressure … Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: Behind the EU’s procurement disaster, the old rollout risks loom
The EU’s failed vaccine procurement efforts, followed by the chaotic handling of its fallout, mark a turn of the tide in the ongoing comparison with the post-Brexit UK.However, there is no consensus among health experts what the UK strategy of delaying the second dose will event… Become a member to read the rest of […]
MOZAMBIQUE: Debt court case backfires against president
While accountability in Mozambique’s infamous USD 2bn debt scandals has been elusive for years, for the first time President Filipe Nyusi has been directly linked to the scandals in an ongoing court case in London. Even if the legal ramifications will likely be very limite… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
NIGERIA: Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) about to enter crucial stage
Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) about to enter crucial stage During last week’s public hearings, industry stakeholders voiced various concerns regarding the bill’s investment provisions. Representatives of the oil-producing Niger Delta region meanwhile advocated for a larger revenu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MEXICO: Confrontation brewing over rehabilitation of state utility’s monopoly
Proposed changes to the 2013 Electricity Industry Law (LIE) represent another lurch towards energy nationalism. A bill sent to the lower house of Congress on 1 February proposes altering grid dispatch rules to benefit the state-run CFE electricity utility; scrapping long-term pow… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ITALY: Draghi faces an uphill battle to secure a parliamentary majority
President Sergio Mattarella’s unexpected and sudden decision to summon former ECB chief Mario Draghi for talks today (3 February) has shaken the country’s political parties and thrown some of them in a difficult spot. Mattarella tasked Draghi to form a government of national unit… Become a member to read the rest of this article