KENYA: Modest budget, but downside risks loom large
The budget presented to parliament last week appears modest, given that 2022 is an election year. However, the proposal carries considerable downside risks on both the revenue and expenditure fronts. If these materialize, Kenya may be forced to request debt restructurin… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
VENEZUELA: Signs of opposition gear change but fundamental obstacles persist
The opposition to the regime could be on the brink of a cyclical rebound to electoral participation and engagement. Gubernatorial, mayoral, and municipal elections scheduled for November will be the focus of political competition for the rest of 2021. The criminal nature o… Become a member to read the rest of this article
MACRO: Policy responses to Covid-19
Below is our weekly summary table on the health and economic policies that selected governments around the world are implementing to counter the fallout from Covid-19. The updated table includes information about each country’s vaccination strategy. Please do not hesitate to cont… Become a member to read the rest of this article
RUSSIA/US: Putin-Biden summit – an attempt to set framework for future ties
A summit between the US and Russian presidents on 16 June in Geneva is unlikely to bring any breakthroughs in bilateral relations, but symbolic confidence re-building agreements are possible. In general, the summit aims to refresh personal ties between the two presidents and… Become a member to read the rest of this article