Alexandre Goudineau

Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
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Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy

This piece was written for Egypt Independent's final weekly print edition, which was banned from going to press. We offer…
IMF and Egypt: No news is more of the same
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IMF and Egypt: No news is more of the same

In a statement released on 21 April, the International Monetary Fund said that its Managing Director Christine Lagarde met with…
Rushed customs tariffs hike may be ‘too little, too late’
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Rushed customs tariffs hike may be ‘too little, too late’

President Mohamed Morsy issued a decree in late March that increased custom duties on 100 luxury products, an unsurprising move…
Sukuk law in state of flux until Al-Azhar review
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Sukuk law in state of flux until Al-Azhar review

The Shura Council approved in late March a law allowing the issuance of sukuk, or Islamic bonds, which the heavily…
New taxes in Egypt’s latest economic program will do little to spur recovery
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New taxes in Egypt’s latest economic program will do little to spur recovery

It’s easy to lose track of how many economic plans the government has presented since President Mohamed Morsy’s election, the…
Cement price surge puts a damper on construction materials sector
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Cement price surge puts a damper on construction materials sector

As inflation and energy shortages strike Egypt’s economy, construction materials producers are feeling the crunch. The cement industry, in particular,…
For Egypt and Iraq, economic cooperation overshadows political talk
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For Egypt and Iraq, economic cooperation overshadows political talk

Prime Minister Hesham Qandil’s recent visit to Iraq may mark the beginning of a new era in a history of…
Egypt’s fuel shortages demonstrate perfect storm of economic pressures
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Egypt’s fuel shortages demonstrate perfect storm of economic pressures

Long lines at gas stations and electricity blackouts have become a part of everyday life for most Egyptians in the…
In near future, experts see a wave of drastic price increases
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In near future, experts see a wave of drastic price increases

As the country’s economic crisis continues to administer its blistering effects on businesses and consumers, industry insiders and experts are…
As remittances grow, government clambers for more
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As remittances grow, government clambers for more

As money sent home from Egyptians abroad reaches a record level, President Mohamed Morsy and his government have pinpointed this…
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