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Frameworks for Asset Diversification for 2026 World Markets

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Oct 2019 Walid Majdalani, Head of Investcorp Private Equity MENA organization, details the attractive opportunities of purchasing GCC Infrastructure, driven by the area's growth and federal government efforts.

Diversification is accomplish a balanced economy,, Diversification visions and methods exist. There were and The, by creating an index with no qualitative/perceptions signs. The general Global EDI is composed of tracking. As product exporters diversify, lower their reliance on resource rents and potentially score a greater rating on the EDI.

For non-diversified countries, when rate of the product falls, there is a substantial decrease in federal government income, public costs, bank account balance and global reserves: more volatility. The (including major commodity exporters, not limited to just oil) over the, across 25 indications (including 3 digital indicators). The United States And Canada, Western Europe and East Asia Pacific countries leading EDI ratings for many years.

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Even though structural reforms and diversification efforts undertaken by the GCC impacted MENA's local ratings positively, it still lags 5 other local groups., with the top 10 nations having less than a 10-point distinction in scores (indicating the strength of diversity)., along with 4 upper-middle income (China, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand) and one lower middle-income nation (India, ranked 20th, driven by its services export boom).

Among the e. countries ranked 51 to 70, the performance of Moldova, Indonesia, Armenia and Honduras stick out (when comparing 2024 vs 2000). years, given accelerated diversification plans of many oil-exporting nations. posted a stable enhancement due to a mix of decreased reliance on fuel exports, lowered exports concentration and a modification in the structure of exports.

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with oil exporters having the most affordable scores (though individual country-specific efficiency has differed over time). Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan have readings of 100+ as does the UAE while Algeria and Kuwait are on the other end of the spectrum. Across all areas, the typical rating is the for both 2000 and 2024, and the greatest in North America.

In 2024, the (China was among the top ranked, while Mongolia's rating intensified compared to 2000)., however more to do with a "levelling up" at the bottom rather than an improvement among the leading countries. By comparing the (height of the blue box), least irregularity is seen in South Asia in 2000 and the most in the MENA area (with difference likely driven by the dichotomy within the region between the resource-heavy states (e.g.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the total, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together representing over 40% of the overall). Consisting of, there has been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the 5 years pre- and post-pandemic ).

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and ranked greater than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed up 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman increased 17 ranks during the duration. The caught or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

shows a substantial increase in average EDI ratings from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE outperforming in the trade sub-index (supported by current bilateral trade agreements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the rise in medium & state-of-the-art manufacturing data).

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Its diversification metrics have actually stagnated, showing the least enhancement in between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., in spite of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon expansion was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong job pipeline and application) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon profits, "primarily reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and earnings collection effectiveness enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment characterized by magnifying, it remains in the very best interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.

Sub-Saharan African countries represent around one-third of the overall, followed by Latin America and the Middle East (the latter two together accounting for over 40% of the overall). Including, there has actually been an (from 90.3 in 2000-04 to 92.6 and 92.3 in the five years pre- and post-pandemic ).

and ranked higher than others; UAE is up more than 45 places in 2024 compared to 2000 while Qatar climbed 24; both Saudi Arabia and Oman rose 17 ranks during the period. The trapped or even worse off nations are some parts of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa where structural transformation has stalled.

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reveals a significant increase in average EDI ratings from 86.8 in 2000-04 to 92.6 in 2020-24, (up more than 10 points in the preliminary period versus 2020-24). with UAE outshining in the trade sub-index (supported by recent bilateral trade arrangements & non-oil exports push). vs its pre-pandemic reading (partially provided the surge in medium & high-tech manufacturing data).

Its diversification metrics have stagnated, showing the least enhancement between the initial (2000-04) and last (2020-24) reference periods., regardless of the headwinds of OPEC+ production cuts. A robust non-hydrocarbon growth was supported by the GCC's robust domestic need (supported by a strong project pipeline and execution) and strong services sector efficiency.

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia clocked in a boost in non-hydrocarbon income, "mostly reflecting non-hydrocarbon tax base growths and profits collection efficiency enhancements", according to the IMF. In the present geopolitical environment identified by intensifying, it remains in the finest interests of product dependent nations to diversify its export base, exports and trade partners.