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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Welcome
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Paulius Kuncinas,Regional Editor, Asia
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Philippines’ Advantages – ASEAN
•Consumption-based Growth
•Focus on Human Capital
•Macroeconomic Resilience
•Leadershjp in Services
•Current Account Surplus
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Vulnerabilities
• Export exposure US/Europe
•Small Tax Base
•Infrastructure Gaps
•Underpowered Economy
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
‘Investment Appeal
Solid Growth
•Educated Workforce
•Pro Business Policy
•Hedge on BRICs
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Infrastructure Projects
•PPP Project Pipeline
•Private Sector Response
•Construction Boom
•Legal Framework
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Fiscal Challenges
•Public income 14% of GDP
•Low trust in Public Procurement
•Improving Tax Collection
Retaining Investor Confidence
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Macro Risks
•Reliance on Remittences
•Inflationary Pressures
•Export exposure low
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Long Term Vision
•From Middle to Advanced
•Investment in Education
•Technology Transfer
•Research & Innovation
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Presentation Title: THE REPORT: OMAN 2009Date: 06 MAY 2009
Thank You!