Policy Briefs

Sweden – Country profile

Background Sweden is an EU member state with a population of approximately 9.5 million people. Sweden has a well-developed industrial base, which accounts for about 26.5 per cent of GDP,

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South Africa – Country profile

Background South Africa is a middle-income emerging economy with abundant natural resources including minerals (gold, iron ore, coal, platinum, and diamonds among others) and timber. It is mostly semi-arid with

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Senegal – Country profile

Background Senegal is located on the Atlantic coast in West Africa. Senegal has nearly 15 million inhabitants, where an estimated 40 percent are between 0 and 14 years old. It

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Rwanda – Country profile

Background Rwanda is a landlocked country located in east-central Africa in the Great Lakes region. It has a temperate mild and cool climate, influenced by its high altitude. Its geography

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Peru – Country profile

Background Peru is one of the best performing Latin American states in economic terms. In 2013, GDP grew by 5.1%.  However, economic growth has put a strain on natural resources

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Namibia – Country profile

Background Namibia has  highly variable climatic conditions, ranging from dry to semi-humid. The prominence of its two major deserts, the Namib and the Kalahari , has led to a fragile

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