The World Bank has flagged The Gambia’s and Mozambique’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as a financial hazard to the nation’s economy. In a detailed study, they note these entities make up a vast 35% of these countries’ GDP. Their report, The Business of the State, covers over 76,000 public companies in 91 nations. It warns of […]
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