Ministers Paint Stark Picture of Syria Economy

With oil production at its lowest in years, a total halt in phosphate exports and power generation sharply reduced, Syria’s economy is on its knees, government ministers have said. The ministers were speaking at a conference hosted by the British Syrian Society in Damascus this week titled “The War in Syria: Challenges and Opportunities.” “The … Read more

Economy Tipped To Grow By 7%

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a UK-based leading provider of country, industry and management analysis, has forecast a 7 percent growth for Ghana’s economy next year. In its latest review of economies on the African continent, chief economist Simon Baptist indicated that “While Nigeria and South Africa – by far the two biggest economies – … Read more