Prospects for Central Asia in 2017

Signs of a will for regional cooperation offer hope in a gloomy economic environment

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Prospects for manufacturing in 2017

While the sector is recovering, manufacturers are confronted with political, demographic and technological disruptions

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Greater corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives by miners may be undercut as lower prices squeeze profits

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As economic performance worsens, the government understands that oil is not the only answer

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The state copper company faces rising debt and a squeeze on capital for its development needs

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If Armenia can sustain higher foodstuff sales, this may partially compensate for lower migrant remittances

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The industry is trying to become more efficient as the metal's price struggles to rebound

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Any recovery in mining investment could stimulate exports, although the impact on employment will be limited

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While a deal on certain issues could calm cooperatives for now, history suggests renewed protests are likely

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Eastern regions will either revert to Ukrainian control or linger on as unrecognised statelets

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