This report presents a periodic assessment carried out by the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies of a sample of 120 private sector firms covering various sectors and sizes. The assessment reflects the opinion of the business community regarding developments in a set of variables namely: production, domestic sales, exports, inventory, level of capacity utilization, prices, […]
The Egyptian Center for Economic Studies (ECES) publishes its Business Barometer (BB) quarterly to provide timely information about the developments of economic activity in Egypt based on a survey as well as an assessment of macroeconomic indicators produced by the relevant authorities. The survey covers an assessment by a sample of firms of economic growth […]
This week’s issue of includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
Overview: A bold new interpretation of why technology has all too often benefited elites – and how we must reshape the path of innovation to create true shared prosperity. A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make one thing clear. Progress is not automatic but depends on the choices we make about technology. New […]
This week’s issue of includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Eye on Egypt Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
Overview: Paul Johnson and the enormously respected Institute for Fiscal Studies aim to hold Government to account – without which politicians will get away with their half-truths, elisions and dubious claims. This is a forensic examination – by the man best placed to do so – of the way the state raises and spends £1 […]
Our Views In its plenary session on May 29, the parliament discussed two draft laws amending certain provisions of the Stamp Tax and the Income Tax Laws submitted by Government, with the Minister of Finance present during the discussions. For more details and full views, download the document below
This week’s issue of includes: Key Global and Regional Developments over the Past Week Special Analysis Developments in Financial and Commodity Markets in the Past Week
Overview: The African Continental Free Trade Area, established in 2018, represented a monumental step forward for Africa in terms of meeting longstanding aspirations for greater economic and political integration. But it has nonetheless been met with scepticism in some quarters, both within the continent and beyond. ‘Borderless Africa’ makes the case for the AfCFTA in […]