Category: Country Reports
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June 2022
Overview. The political landscape is ever changing in the run up to the elections but of little interest as the front runners are almost definitely already lined up to succeed and Ruto is ever marginalised. While C-19 is finally behind us the situation in terms of food shortages caused by the Ukraine conflict is bleak.………
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June 2022
Overview. Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has accused the BNP of trying to destabilize the country after failing to halt the construction of the Padma Bridge. GDP growth so far this fiscal year is more than 7%, according to government figures. Bangladesh has also gifted a large consignment of medical supplies and drugs…
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June 2022
Overview. The PTI’s long march towards Islamabad in the last week of May was marred by violence, tear gas, and some injuries and fatalities. Terrorist attacks continue to grow, and economic hardship is biting with the devaluation of the Rupee combined with inflationary pressures. Violent clashes between opposition protesters and security forces are likely in…
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June 2022
Overview. The force majeure at CPC has been fully resolved. The RoK constitution update referendum will take place on 5th June with the expectation that Nazarbayev’s “Elbasy” meaning “Leader of the Nation” will be expunged. New legislation, regulation, and increased tax surrounding crypto mining continues to be fleshed out.… Read the rest Our historic reporting…
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June 2022
Overview. The government’s effort to end the foreign exchange subsidy system has triggered protests and raised the risk of nationwide social instability. Increases in prices of staples have led to protests in several Iranian cities this month; public discontent will grow in the coming days and weeks, and the security forces will crack down violently.………
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June 2022
Overview. The month of May has mainly been all about the money. Who earns it, who spends it and where it comes from. We are seeing a gradual tightening of monetary policy as the government and central bank seek to contain inflation and sustain economic growth. We are hearing whispers that the government may halt…