The Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) – started in 2010 as a joint venture between Olam International Ltd., the Republic of Gabon, and Africa Finance Corporation with a mandate to develop infrastructure, enhance industrial competitiveness and build a business-friendly ecosystem in Gabon – is rapidly emerging as West Central Africa’s manufacturing hub: GSEZ has enabled the […]
Read more »Courtesy of the BBC, a report on Afghanistan’s plans to turn former military bases into special economic zones: Afghanistan’s Taliban government says it will turn some former foreign military bases into economic zones for businesses. Afghanistan has faced a deepening economic and humanitarian crisis since the Taliban regained control of the country in August 2021. […]
Read more »Via The Iran Project, a report on Iranian and Turkey interest in expanding energy cooperation: On the sidelines of the 14th Specialized Economic Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Ashgabat, the Iranian and Turkmen delegations met and held talks to discuss developing cooperation. Introducing the capabilities of Iranian companies in the oil industry, […]
Read more »Via Telangana Today, commentary on how China is one of the few countries that is committed to expanding its dealings with the Taliban government in Afghanistan, where it hopes to expand its use of the vast natural resources while also improving its own geopolitical security: In mid-2021 China welcomed a Taliban delegation, showing its willingness to […]
Read more »Via New Business Ethiopia, a report on Ethiopian efforts to attract UAE investors: The Government of Ethiopia says it is working to attract institutional investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to explore investment opportunities in the east African country with about 120 million population. “As Ethiopia looks to unlock its vast resources and assets […]
Read more »Via Gateway to South America, a report on a massive hydrological project that has the potential to transform northern Peru: Since before Inca times (XV-XVI centuries), Peruvian people constrained by the Central Andes region geographical characteristics have strived to dominate water for agriculture. Perú climate zones: Coast, Sierra and Forest Irigation channel in […]
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