In the wake of high and rising oil prices since 2003, the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have seen dynamic economic development, enhancing their role in the global economy as investors and trade partners. Real GDP growth has been buoyant, with non-oil activity expanding...

This report highlights the opportunities and challenges facing UK firms when investing or conducting business in Africa, with a particular emphasis on the non-extractive sector. It highlights the mutual benefits for Africa, in terms of economic transformation and growth, and for the UK, in...

Aus dem Vorwort: Diese Studie entstand in den Jahren 1972/73 am Institut für Weltwirtschaft in Kiel. Die dort laufenden Arbeiten an einem umfangreichen Forschungsprojekt über den Strukturwandel in der wachsenden Weltwirtschaft haben dazu angeregt, Wachstum und Strukturwandel in der...