Lebanon needs to change its targets, starting with investment
Lebanon needs to change its targets, starting with investment
The following article, written by Expectation State CEO Raymond Asfour for The Daily Star Lebanon, was published on 22 March 2020. Reproduced below, it can also be found here (paywall). Last Saturday, Prime Minister Diab addressed the heart of Lebanon’s “failing economic model laid down by previous policies”. As Lebanon’s economic crisis continues to unfold - now exacerbated by COVID 19 - our recovery should Read More
Renewable Energy in Tunisia
Economist Joseph Stiglitz talks of three global crises: challenges to democracy, climate change, and inequality. Renewable energy in an emerging state such as Tunisia touches upon all three of these. This report assesses the current energy context in Tunisia. It Read More
In Emerging States, More Investment Isn’t Enough
On the occasion of the UK-Africa Investment Summit in January 2020, Expectation State CEO Raymond Asfour writes for FDI Intelligence of the Financial Times. The original article can be found here. 20 January, 2020 Emerging states must re-orientate their investment Read More
The Social Impact of Ride-hailing in Emerging States
Ride-hailing companies have seen exponential growth in developed markets and have now lifted their gaze to the horizons of lower-middle to middle income states. These emerging states offer the opportunity of high growth rates, increasing purchasing power, and soaring levels Read More
Tunisia’s New Cross-cutting Law
Tunisia's Cross-cutting Law, passed in April 2019, is being hailed as a significant milestone in Tunisia’s ongoing economic reform efforts. The legislation limits the obstacles faced by investors and helps improve Tunisia’s competitiveness when it comes to doing business. This Read More
Ease of Doing Business Index – Tunisia
A conversation with Tunisia’s Wiem Zarrouk, Advisor to the Minister of Development, Investment and International Cooperation. The World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index has become the go-to index for insight into the ease by which business can be Read More
International Payments from Tunisia
Unrestricted foreign currency transactions and ease of electronic payment are expected by investors. Countries wanting to position themselves as markets for the future need to reform in line with these expectations. This short piece of research explores the context, constraints, Read More