Tag "National Development Plan"
Latin America
Natural resources and energy
Judicial activism, the de facto regulator of Colombian mining
The Colombian Constitutional Court recently banned mining in areas known as paramos, highlighting how judicial activism replaces regulation.
Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Ouattara victory bodes well for Ivorian economy
A fractious opposition and strong support for President Alassana Ouattara will most likely guarantee a victory for the incumbent. Unlike the last presidential election, risks of violence are low but
Economics
Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa GDP held back by poor infrastructure
Development of infrastructure is one of the top political priorities in Africa, to enable economic growth and competitiveness. Without adequate infrastructure endowment, Africa risks sacrificing about 2% of GDP growth