Alexandre Goudineau
Final Issue: Policies of the former regime linger, much to detriment of the economy
Business
April 25, 2013
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
Business
April 22, 2013
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’
Business
April 11, 2013
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
Business
April 4, 2013
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
Business
March 28, 2013
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
Business
March 26, 2013
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
Business
March 25, 2013
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
Business
March 4, 2013
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
Business
February 10, 2013
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
Business
February 3, 2013
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…