South African budget will reassure markets -- for now

The prudent budget stance could deflect credit rating downgrades, but will be hard to implement

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A Philippine LNG boom is unlikely

Despite certain growth drivers, a Philippines liquefied natural gas boom is improbable

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Water rationing is politically costly, but the effects on hydropower will further undermine sluggish growth

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Claims that internet-related initiatives will enable Africa to achieve significant development goals lack evidence

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Investment in the Philippines service sector will grow, although the scope and speed depends on external factors

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Nigeria's power sector privitisation programme has been hurt by gas supply and revenue woes

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The president may be able to leverage public outcry over corruption to his own benefit

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The government faces an uphill struggle to deal with looming power shortages

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Kazakhstan People's IPO will be limited and progress in opening up major companies will be slow

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Beijing has launched a campaign to expand production and use of 'new-energy' vehicles

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