Industries

The United States is a major security and military partner of the GCC. Between 2000 and 2010, the diversification trends among the GCC economies helped to promote bilateral trade with the United States in areas such as crude oil and natural gas production, exploration, construction, and financial services. The long-term cyclical correlation between...

Household debt is a major component of consumer spending in developed economies, which have the largest purchasing power per capita. Economic conditions, such as a recession and rising debt levels over time have a major impact on the cost of holding debt and the levels of consumption in the economy. Households tend to deleverage debt after economic...

Health Behaviors and Status Decision Support Database focuses on the habitual indicators, as well as on major transplants and surgeries performed across countries and occupational injuries involved in different sectors. Measurements in this DSD help to make a comparative study on the risk factors associated with different disease conditions across ...

South Africa is a democratic republic with a stable political system. The economic environment is forecast to remain stable, with policy focus on employment creation through growth and stability. The country has a long-established aerospace and defense industry with large international contracts driving local manufacturing. The aerospace industry h...

Economic growth is primarily driven by fuel and mineral exports in many countries in the African region. Increased trade and investment cooperation and free trade agreements among the African countries have contributed to falling trade barriers and improved trade relations in the region. Europe and North America remain major destinations for export...

South Africa is a democratic Republic with a stable political system. The economic environment is forecast to remain stable, with policy focus on employment creation through growth and stability. The manufacturing industry in South Africa is well established with strong development in the automotive, chemical, iron and food and beverages sectors. I...

The manufacturing industry in Egypt fuels the economic growth, productivity and employment. The manufactured output, and exports shows a positive trend with an increase in the investment since the liberalization and reform introduced in 2003. Government played an important role in reviving the growth of the manufacturing sector by formulating a lon...

Egypt is a democratic country witnessing political uncertainties. Economic growth was adversely affected during recession due to its high dependence on trade with the United States and European Union. Stimulus measures and new reforms have helped the economy rebound. The healthcare industry in Egypt is dominated by the public sector with a small an...