AFRICA |
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Congo, Dem. Rep. (Zaire) |
Economic growth attracts investment but this comes with a high level of risk. |
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Uganda |
After a solid 2013, growth is expected to accelerate further this year. |
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MIDDLE EAST |
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Israel |
Peace talks with the Palestinians on the brink of collapse. |
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Kuwait |
D&B upgrades Kuwait’s country risk rating amid a continued improvement in the risk environment. |
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WESTERN EUROPE |
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Cyprus |
The economy remains in the grip of a recession. |
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Portugal |
The short-term economic outlook has improved but remains exposed to turbulence. |
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EASTERN EUROPE |
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Bulgaria |
Economic nationalism deters investment in the country. |
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Latvia |
Country risk increases in the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. |
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ASIA PACIFIC |
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Indonesia |
The election result is positive for the overall risk outlook. |
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Philippines |
D&B upgrades the Philippines’ country risk rating as exports surge in 2014. |
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AMERICAS |
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Colombia |
Political developments continue to weigh on the near-term risk outlook. |
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Costa Rica |
The incoming president faces political and economic challenges. |