Turkmenistan: Facing Unprecedented Challenges In 2015
March 26th, 2015
Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), an interesting analysis of Turkmenistan: Like most former Soviet countries, Turkmenistan has seen a significant devaluation of its currency and is facing growing economic pressures. These pressures have increased the potential for unrest in the country, where protests have historically been uncommon compared to its Central Asian neighbors. While the Turkmen […]
Read more »Where To Invest in African Mining
March 26th, 2015
Via MineWeb, a report on African mineral development risk: Every year Canada’s Fraser Institute produces a perceived ranking system for various aspects of global mineral investment attractiveness covering the globe, and based on responses to a questionnaire sent out to mineral resource developers and explorers. The latest survey was conducted between August 26 and November […]
Read more »Mozambique at Economic Crossroads?
March 26th, 2015
Via Future Directions International, a look at how Mozambique – despite consistent economic growth in recent years – will increasingly face the challenges of maximizing its resources wealth, improving fiscal responsibility and increasing political and social stability without impeding economic growth: Background The south-east African country of Mozambique has experienced rapid economic expansion over the […]
Read more »North Korea Promotes Foreign Investment Opportunities
March 13th, 2015
Via NK News, a report on North Korea’s efforts to promote foreign investment opportunities amid ongoing investor concerns: North Korea is renewing a push for further international cooperation and business investment in 2015, according to a Wednesday report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). The article promotes a series of trade fairs taking place […]
Read more »Foreign Investors Return To Egypt After Years Of Turmoil
March 11th, 2015
Courtesy of the Financial Times, a report on Egypt: Shoppers in central Cairo–Egypt’s 90m consumers could be a big draw for foreign investors Two heated battles between foreign investors for Egyptian assets have heartened Cairo officials hoping to relaunch their economy with a high-profile investment conference this week. Bidding wars by European and regional groups […]
Read more »Whopper Meals For Zambia
March 9th, 2015
Via Bloomberg, an interesting report on Burger King’s expansion in Africa: Burger King Worldwide Inc. plans to enter new African countries before the end of the year as it follows Yum! Brands Inc.’s KFC chain in tapping demand from the continent’s middle class. “Our African expansion plans are progressing at a very vigorous rate,” Jaye Sinclair, […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.