Turkmenistan has topped the list of the largest overseas markets for Turkish contractors, followed by Libya, Russia and Iraq, according to a recent study by the Turkish Contractors Association. Turkmenistan’s position can be explained by the cultural and ethnic ties Turkey shares with Central Asian states. These were strengthened in the early 1990s, when Turkey… [Read more]
Below, I outline the core views held by BMI’s Infrastructure Team: Short Term/Medium Term European underperformance in the global infrastructure market will continue Developed states-based companies will focus on non-organic growth in Emerging Markets (EMs) Opportunities in secondary infrastructure market Shale gas and ETS (Emissions Trading System) III will be game changers for nuclear and… [Read more]
Infrastructure has shown resilience in the face of the economic downturn, and investment in the sector was used to boost aggregate demand during the global recession of 2009. However, governments around the world are now moving from stimulus to austerity. As the dust settles on the new initiatives used to attract private (rather than public)… [Read more]
On this week’s podcast, we return our attention to emerging markets, highlighting opportunities beyond the BRICs in EMEA- Europe, Middle East and Africa. Business Monitor’s Head of Country Risk and Financial Markets Justin Patrie, discusses the outlook for Egypt, Ghana and Turkey with Mark Schaltuper, Head of Europe Analysis, Liz Martins, Head of Middle East… [Read more]
