Mukhisa Kituyi

Unctad secretary-general seeks co-operation on tax

Mukhisa Kituyi, secretary-general of Unctad, tells Courtney Fingar why he wants more emphasis placed on 'productive' FDI, and how better co-operation between governments and multinationals regarding tax avoidance is crucial to a more even global economic growth.

Rob Davies

South Africa trade minister seeks a more integrated Africa

Rob Davies, South Africa's minister of trade and industry, tells Courtney Fingar how the country's renowned reputation in the motor industry and renewable energy is being used to spearhead its FDI policy, and why he has high hopes for greater African integration when it comes to trade.

Saudi Arabia education

Oil slump forces Saudi Arabia into diversification drive

As oil prices remain low, Saudi Arabia is making plans to diversify its economy. However, this is no small task in a country that takes 91% of its export earnings from hydrocarbons. Natasha Turak looks at how its rulers are aiming to make the move from oil.

BRICS-Africa trade down

Opportunities remain in agriculture and manufacturing

Could Libya become an FDI hotspot?

Stable governance is all that stands in the country’s way, says the Middle East Association’s chief executive.

Africa’s financial services sector continues downward trend

Total investment, jobs and capex all on the slide, although Kenya and Ghana are improving.

Qatar economic zones approved

A draft law has brought increased FDI a step closer.

Kuwait’s UK investments safe, says finance minister

Anas Al-Saleh reassures cabinet after post-Brexit market chaos.

Oman oil dependence

Utilising FDI to diversify GCC economies

FDI could help Gulf Co-operation Council member countries diversify their oil-reliant economies, but it would require a proactive and coordinated approach by governments, local businesses and foreign investors, writes Yousuf Hamad of Oman's Supreme Council for Planning. 

Mothetjoa Metsing

Lesotho deputy PM looks to move up the development scale

Its categorisation as a 'least developed country' says much about Lesotho's current economic condition, but the country's deputy prime minister, Mothetjoa Metsing, tells Natasha Turak how the government is investing in its people and improving its business climate to attract more FDI and boost its economic outlook. 

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