Iohannis could spur economic liberalisation in Romania

As Social Democrat premier, Ponta is the status-quo candidate whereas Iohannis would promote market-friendly policies

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MAS vote in Santa Cruz marks key shift in Bolivia

Ruling party MAS has gained ground in Santa Cruz though April's gubernatorial election is not assured

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Recovery will not take shape until after the 2015 vote -- and even then will take time

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Despite speculative investor interest, Africa's agricultural sector does not lend itself to large-scale deals

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Slumping growth is unlikely to recover in the absence of significant infrastructure improvements

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Weak intra-regional trade and infrastructure obstacles point to another year of trade stagnation

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Improvement in yields for cereals is necessary to accommodate population growth, but may not occur

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Despite the weakening trend in commodity prices, sharp increases in basic living costs pressure low-income households

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With relatively limited viable alternatives in the short term, farmers will opt to boost soya plantings

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Over-dependence on commodities and 'de-industrialisation' are key risks in China relationship

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