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Diversification Push Not Broad Enough

April 2008 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Comments made in April by Angola's industry minister corroborate two of BMI's key views on the Angolan economy: firstly, that diversification away from the oil sector is needed for macroeconomic resilience and secondly, that Chinese-funded investment in infrastructure is playing a key role in Angola's impressive growth trajectory.

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