...Note: A higher score represents higher level of social stability coefficient (a measure of income inequality) is --.-, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace. ...Note: A higher score represents higher level of social stability coefficient (a measure of income inequality) is --.-, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace. While the government has made some efforts to improve infrastructure, health and education provision and general living standards in recent years, this spending may turn out to be too little, too late, with the risk of social unrest high, particularly whenever Obiang leaves the presidency given the elevated risk of a power struggle at the top of the government. Autocratic Government: The government in Equatorial Guinea is one of the most oppressive and closed in SSA. ...While the Spanish government has provided financial assistance to the government in the capital Malabo and engaged in bilateral visits, a number of Equatogu- inean opposition groups are based in Spain, which will continue to irk the administration of President Obiang.
...Equatorial Guinea faces a challenging decade ahead as subdued global oil prices and declining domestic hydrocarbons production squeeze government revenues, crucial for supporting fixed invest- ment. The authoritarian nature of the government and endemic corruption are likely to continue deterring Western fixed investment, while rampant poverty holds back private consumption. ...Equatorial Guinea s over-reliance on its hydrocarbon sector will provide significant headwinds to economic growth due to significantly lower export earnings and fiscal revenues. The Banque des Etats de l Afrique Centrale will maintain the key policy rate at -.-- throughout ---- following the decision to leave the rate unchanged at the November ---- Monetary Policy Committee meeting. This is due to a low inflation outlook, resulting from further declines in the oil price and a stable currency. ...The country faces significant challenges over the coming decade in terms of political stability. While the autocratic government of President Teodoro Obiang has effective control over the country s political institutions and civil society, extreme wealth inequality and high poverty levels elevate the risk of social unrest, especially in the event the ---year-old president passes away in office.
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