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- East Africa: the next gold rush?
- Mexico: ready to take on China?
- Peru and Turkey: consolidation or disruption?
- Corruption: which countries are changing?
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Tag Archives: Unemployment
South Africa: where will the jobs come from?
South Africa has among the highest unemployment rates in the world. The official unemployment rate is 24%. But another statistic is even more depressing: approximately 42% of young people between the ages of 18 and 29 do not have a job. So … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Market Analysis
Tagged Education, Reform, South Africa, Unemployment
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Understanding Libya’s surprise revolution
The success of the people power movements in Egypt and Tunisia has been infectious. Large-scale protests have broken out in Algeria, Bahrain, Iran, and Morocco. Libya was one place I did not expect to see major protests. After all, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Market Analysis, Middle East
Tagged Gaddafi, Libya, Oil, Revolution, Unemployment
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