Financing costs will remain high across sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. Countries have large funding needs for development, but structural weaknesses that will take time to address are keeping costs high and weighing on growth.
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Implemented effectively, China's policies to curb excessive competition and industrial overcapacity would restore corporate margins, foster fiscal sustainability and improve capital allocation.
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The use of coal is rising in Indonesia, which deviates from long-term sustainability goals. Missing these goals will amplify credit, market and operational risks for banks.
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