Role of Capital on Regional Economic Transformation

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter 2 together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Including, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five years pre- and post-pandemic ).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural change has stalled.

shows a significant increase in average EDI scores from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the initial duration versus 2020-24). with UAE outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partly provided the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing data).

ANSR July GCC PRs 50DR+

Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least improvement in between the initial (2000-04) and final (2020-24) recommendation periods., regardless of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic demand (supported by a strong project pipeline and application) and strong services sector efficiency.

Comparing Regional Investment Climates vs Emerging Peers

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon revenue, "primarily showing non-hydrocarbon tax base expansions and revenue collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the current geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it remains in the very best interests of commodity reliant countries to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.