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BMI View: As major investments are expected to increase DRC productivity, we expect the growth of exports to accelerate, approaching double digits in 2012. Imports will keep pace,... 2010-11-19

BMI View: The recent surge in investment from Asian countries into the Democratic Republic of Congo will play a key role in the country's economic development. BMI particularly... 2010-11-09

BMI View: The recent surge in investment from Asian countries into the Democratic Republic of Congo will play a key role in the country's economic development. BMI particularly... 2010-11-09

After suffering an economic crisis in 2009 wherein slumped, inflation took off and the currency fell into a tailspin, more disciplined economic management in 2010 has improved the outlook.... 2010-10-25

BMI View: Inflation has slowed considerably in the last several months, continuing a downward trend that has persisted throughout 2010. September 2010 headline inflation was 0.3%... 2010-10-21

BMI View: Inflation has slowed considerably in the last several months, continuing a downward trend that has persisted throughout 2010. September 2010 headline inflation was 0.3%... 2010-10-21

BMI View: With headline price growth having fallen to 3.2% in September 2010 from a peak of 14.6% in February 2009, we believe that disinflation is in its final months. The easing... 2010-10-15

BMI View: With headline price growth having fallen to 3.2% in September 2010 from a peak of 14.6% in February 2009, we believe that disinflation is in its final months. The easing... 2010-10-15

BMI View: Our core forecasts call for a moderation in Sudanese inflation over the medium term. However, potential secession following the January referendum remains an unknown quantity.... 2010-10-15

BMI View: Our core forecasts call for a moderation in Sudanese inflation over the medium term. However, potential secession following the January referendum remains an unknown quantity.... 2010-10-15