Cape Verde http://www.alacrastore.com/country-snapshot/Cape Verde Saturday, July 19, 2008 1:03:18 AM en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0024eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0024norm COUNTRY BRIEFING According to data from the national statistics institute, Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE), Cape Verde's trade deficit widened by an estimated ##.#% in ####, to CVEsc##.#bn (US$###m). Although the country...7/9/2008 7:54:11 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0024News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080701T080400_0003eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080701T080400_0003normCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT OVERVIEW: The ruling party, Partido Africano da Independencia de Cabo Verde, is expected to remain firmly in power. Real GDP growth is expected to accelerate from an estimated #.#% in...7/9/2008 7:54:10 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080701T080400_0003OutlookEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0023eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0023norm COUNTRY BRIEFING The sharp rise in international grain prices, notably of rice and wheat, has forced the government to implement emergency measures to mitigate the impact of high food prices in international markets. On May ##th,...7/9/2008 7:54:10 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0023News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0021eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0021norm COUNTRY BRIEFING On May ##th, local elections were held in Cape Verde's ## municipalities, five more than in the last elections, held in ####. The main opposition party, Movimento para a Democracia (MPD), swept to victory over...7/9/2008 7:54:07 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0021News analysisPoliticsVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0022eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0022norm COUNTRY BRIEFING Following the granting of special partnership status with the European Union (EU) in November ####, Cape Verde has continued to strengthen its ties with the EU. On June #th, both parties signed a mobility partnership...7/9/2008 7:54:05 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0022News analysisPoliticsVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0020eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0020norm COUNTRY BRIEFING The ruling party, Partido Africano da Independencia de Cabo Verde (PAICV), is expected to remain firmly in power in ####-##. However, its confidence has been shaken by the unexpectedly strong showing of the main...7/9/2008 7:54:05 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T151500_0020News analysisPoliticsVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080701T132900_0021eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080701T132900_0021normCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SOURCE: Country Report ...7/1/2008 8:49:36 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080701T132900_00212-year forecastEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0057eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0057normCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Republica de Cabo Verde Form of state Unitary republic Legal system Based on the constitution adopted in September ####; revised in July #### to give more powers to...6/27/2008 7:49:29 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0057Political structurePoliticsVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CR_CRCV_MAIN_20080701T000000_0000eiuftxml/CR_CRCV_MAIN_20080701T000000_0000normCape Verde ## Country Report July #### www.eiu.com © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Inflation (% change) #### #### Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Monthly #.# #.# #.# -#.# #.#...6/27/2008 7:49:27 PM270.00Country ReportEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCR_CRCV_MAIN_20080701T000000_0000CVCape VerdeFinancial ServicesFood, beverages and tobaccoOil, gas and other chemicalsTravel and Tourism2115272136070CREconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0056eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0056normCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...6/27/2008 7:49:22 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0056Economic structureEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0058eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0058normCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...6/27/2008 7:49:22 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080627T130100_0058Latest indicatorsEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0012eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0012norm COUNTRY BRIEFING In January, the IMF completed the third review of Cape Verde's three-year policy support instrument (PSI), which had been awarded in July ####. The Fund praised the country's strong economic and policy performance....5/20/2008 7:32:03 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0012News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0013eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0013norm COUNTRY BRIEFING In recent months, the struggle to control the newly privatised national oil distributor, Empresa Nacional de Combustiveis (Enacol), has intensified. The government completed the privatisation of Enacol in April...5/20/2008 7:32:03 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0013News analysisBusinessVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0010eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0010norm COUNTRY BRIEFING Buoyant economic activity will generate strong domestic demand, but this is expected to lead to higher imports, rather than to high domestic inflation. However, although the central bank will continue to pursue...5/20/2008 7:32:03 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0010News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0008eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0008norm COUNTRY BRIEFING The ruling party, Partido Africano da Independencia de Cabo Verde (PAICV), is expected to remain firmly in power in ####-##. Its position is likely to be strengthened further, after the municipal polls that are...5/20/2008 7:32:03 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0008News analysisPoliticsVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0014eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0014norm COUNTRY BRIEFING The international ratings agency, Fitch Ratings, has upgraded the outlook for Cape Verde from stable to positive, and has maintained the long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDR) at B+...5/20/2008 7:32:02 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0014News analysisFinanceVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0009eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0009norm COUNTRY BRIEFING Fiscal policy is expected to be slightly looser during the ####-## outlook period, as the government increases public investment in infrastructure. Tax revenue is expected to continue to grow quickly, in line...5/20/2008 7:32:02 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0009News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0011eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0011norm COUNTRY BRIEFING According to preliminary figures released by the Ministry of Finance, the fiscal deficit narrowed from an estimated #.#% of GDP in ####, to #.#% of GDP in ####. Despite a significant shortfall in grants received,...5/20/2008 7:32:01 PM34.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080410T122500_0011News analysisEconomyVWCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0007eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0007normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a 'ratings-only' basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive...5/13/2008 7:41:10 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsRK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0007InfrastructureOperating riskRKCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0010eiuftxml/RK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0010normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SUMMARY This country is published by Risk Briefing on a 'ratings-only' basis. Risk Briefing covers ### countries. For ### major and mid-size markets our reports include extensive...5/13/2008 7:41:10 PM33.00Risk BriefingEIU Country AnalysisNewsRK_RK_MAIN_20080513T121000_0010FinancialOperating riskRKCape VerdeEIUEconomic Data & AnalysisEIU Country Analysis