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The Report: Bahrain 2024. Bahrain economy is accelerating, fuelled by a dynamic private sector and increasing foreign interest. Relatively low inflation has added to the kingdom’s appeal as a place to do business, while interest rates were lowered successively in …
The Report: Ghana 2024 - Oxford Business Group
With robust economic fundamentals and significant export potential, Ghana is set to play a greater role in the economy of West Africa, as well as on the continent. The country expects to benefit from its young population, stable political environment and membership in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area, providing a point of entry for foreign and domestic investors to the country’s ...
Education reform in the Philippines aims for better quality and …
The Philippine education system has evolved over hundreds of years of colonial occupation, first by Spain and then by the US, through martial law and the people’s power revolution that brought democracy to the sprawling archipelago. The education sector’s development has mirrored the changes in the country’s administration. Today the focus is on expanding
Agriculture, from The Report: Ghana 2024 - Oxford Business Group
In addition to being a major source of foreign exchange, the agriculture sector accounts for a significant portion of the country’s employment, as an estimated 75% of the rural population worked in the sector as of February 2023. Agriculture is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.7% through to 2028, reaching
Energy, from The Report: Ghana 2024 - Oxford Business Group
The capacity and capability of Ghana’s energy sector is anticipated to expand in the coming years, helping increase overall revenue and maintain a steady inflow of foreign direct investment. Hydrocarbons comprised an average of 4.5% of the country’s GDP annually between 2013 and 2021, and the sector was projected to contribute $935m to GDP in
Industry 4.0 transforms manufacturing in emerging economies
Amid the backdrop of dynamic shifts in global trade patterns and technological advancement, Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) are substantially reshaping manufacturing landscapes in emerging markets. Although challenges exist for full implementation, including infrastructure and skill gaps, rapid urbanisation and a burgeoning young workforce in …
Ghana’s tax framework for individuals and businesses
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is the agency mandated to assess and collect taxes in the country. The administration falls under the umbrella of the Ministry of Finance. Tax Residency An individual is tax resident in Ghana if that individual is: • Present in Ghana for an aggregate period of 183 days or more in
Banking, from The Report: Indonesia 2024 - Oxford Business Group
Indonesia’s banking sector is large, complex and profitable, driven by a population of nearly 280m people, the fourth largest in the world. However, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked or underbanked, creating socio-economic challenges. The lack of digital infrastructure, particularly in rural and remote areas, exacerbated these issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Philippines' history of trade and migration has created a …
Spanning more than 300,000 sq km, the Republic of the Philippines reaches from Taiwan in the north to Indonesia in the south. In terms of territorial size, it is the fourth-largest country in South-east Asia after Indonesia, Myanmar and Thailand. Bordered by the South China Sea in the west and the Sulu and Celebes seas
The Report: Nigeria 2024 - Oxford Business Group
Nigeria’s global strategic importance derives from its position as having both Africa’s largest population and economy, a reality undergirded by the entrepreneurial drive of its young population. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, aggressive intervention programmes by the Central Bank of Nigeria and support from international partners fuelled a recovery ...