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Political stability and better government finances are adding to economic freedom in Costa Rica, but corruption is on the rise. Foreign investors continue to flock to the country, but the economy is moderating and prices are falling. Discretionary…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is afflicted with growing political divisions in a precarious security and humanitarian climate. Growth should be supported by the mining sector in 2021, as trade improves and inflation descends. Strong…
Congo-Brazzaville faces significant challenges with low levels of government transparency and pervasive corruption. The economy is heavily reliant on oil, yet efforts towards diversification are in progress. The population is young, however, is…
Comoros is ‘mostly unfree’ in economic freedom ranking, with corruption prevalent and civil liberties restricted. The economy is expected to outpace regional peers in the short term, but the economic base is narrow and exports are undiversified. The…
Democracy has seen progress in Colombia, but the rule of law is weakened by organised criminal factions. Although slowing, the economy has outperformed peers, but the country is grappling with high inflation and reliance on oil remains substantial.…
Economic freedom is negatively impacted by authoritarianism in China, with the state becoming increasingly repressive. The zero-COVID-19 policy has adversely affected the economy, but removal of restrictions could result in strong short-term…
Chile enjoys economic freedom and relatively low corruption, which has helped its private sector to develop, although political instability remains. The economy is slowing down markedly, as copper production is impeded, and unemployment is relatively…
Chad faces endemic corruption and autocratic governance, with ongoing terrorism threats. Economic growth is set to outpace regional peers over the long term due to relatively contained inflation, FDI inflows and oil revenues. The rapidly growing…
In the Central African Republic, political instability and violence persist, with the government's control limited largely to the capital. Endemic corruption and high levels of violence further exacerbate challenges in an economy highly reliant on…
The Cayman Islands benefit from political stability, but their position as a secretive financial offshore centre raises incidences of corruption. Tourism is the main economic activity, which has been negatively impacted by the pandemic yet aided…