Economic Ratings Underscore Weak Outlook

July 2008 | Economic Analysis

Gabon's economy has historically been very stable, reflected in its regionally high structural economic risk rating, but going forward risks are materialising. While Gabon's short-term economic risk rating is regionally high, its short-term risk rating is lower than the other oil exporting countries in the region, indicating a failure to capitalise on high oil and commodity prices.

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