Tag "fuel subsidies"
Politics
Sub-Saharan Africa
Zambia’s president faces tough choices ahead of August election
A shrinking economy, violent escalations, and a possible IMF bailout have put Zambia’s President Lungu in a difficult position ahead of 2016 election.
Asia Pacific
Economics
Luck is behind Jokowi’s subsidy gamble in Indonesia
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo recently cut fuel subsidies. Thanks to falling global oil prices, Indonesians have actually seen a drop in prices at the pump, and thus have not
Asia Pacific
Politics
President-elect Jokowi lifts Indonesia’s economic outlook
Indonesia’s new President Joko Widodo brings a fresh face to a nation still finding its way as a global economic player. His commitment to subsidy reform and infrastructure investments could help
