Difficulties will not dissuade Mexico gold investors

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Gold Mining ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Gold Production ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
The World ◽  
Silver Mining ◽  
Drug Cartels

Subject Gold mining prospects. Significance While Mexico stands out among emerging economies for its strong manufacturing sector and relatively low reliance on commodities, mining attracts heavy foreign investment, notably from Canadian companies. The country is best known for its silver mining and is the largest silver producer in the world. However, gold production has increased markedly in recent years. Impacts As crime rates rebound, drug cartels will target mining companies with growing regularity. No major regulatory or taxation changes will affect the industry until at least 2019, after a new federal government has taken office. Investors' trust will be dented if the tax authorities are successful in retroactively reneging on past agreements.

India’s vaccine diplomacy brings money and influence

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
The United States ◽  
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pharmaceutical Ingredients ◽  
The World

Significance Last week, its partners in the ‘Quad’ grouping -- the United States, Japan and Australia -- agreed to help increase its vaccine manufacturing and exporting capacity. Each of the Quad members is wary of China, which like India is gifting and selling coronavirus jabs around the world. Impacts India’s manufacturing sector will attract more foreign direct investment. Greater cooperation over supply chains will help strengthen India-Australia ties. Indian pharma will in the long term aim to ease dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients from China.

Lean Six Sigma: a clinical treatment for the recovery of Indian manufacturing sector from the after-effects of coronavirus

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsimran Singh Sodhi
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Clinical Treatment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
After Effects ◽  
The World ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
The Impact

PurposeManufacturing industry is quite badly hit due to the coronavirus. Manufacturing has been stopped in every country. The present study will provide assistance to the practitioners to recover manufacturing sector from the after-effects of coronavirus.Design/methodology/approachA thorough review of the recent articles published in the newspaper and web has been done to make a viewpoint on the global industrial impact due to epidemic corona. Reports of WHO, IMF, World Bank, RBI and so forth are also reviewed. Further, Lean Six Sigma has been suggested which can be implemented to recover manufacturing industry from the ill effects of corona.FindingsIn present study the problem causd in the manufacturing sector due to corona virus has been identified and a clinical treatment for the same has been proposed by using the tools and techniques of Lean Six Sigma.Originality/valueThe impact of coronavirus has become a huge issue not only for the physical health of human beings but also for the economic health of most of the countries in the world, as it is pushing the world economy toward huge economic depression. Therefore, it becomes the moral responsibility of industrial experts to suggest the tools and techniques to the manufacturing industry for faster recovery.

Financial development, human capital and its impact on economic growth of emerging countries

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaqib Sarwar ◽  
Muhammad Asif Khan ◽  
Zahid Sarwar ◽  
Wajid Khan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Financial Development ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Generalized Method Of Moments ◽  
Emerging Countries ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the critical aspect of financial development, human capital and their interactive term on economic growth from the perspective of emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach Data set ranged from 2002 to 2017 of 83 emerging countries used in this research and collected from world development indicators of the World Bank. The two-step system generalized method of moments is used to conduct this research within the endogenous growth model while controlling time and country-specific effects. Findings The findings of the study indicate that financial development has a positive and significant effect on economic growth. In emerging countries, human capital also has a positive impact on economic growth. Financial development and human capital interactively affect economic growth for emerging economies positively and significantly. Research limitations/implications The data set is limited to 83 emerging countries of the world. The time period for the study is 2002 to 2017. Originality/value This research contributes to the existing literature on human capital, financial development and economic growth. Limited research has been conducted on the impact of financial development and human capital on economic growth.

Does corruption cause tax evasion? Evidence from an emerging economy

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Kwaku Amoh ◽  
Abdallah Ali-Nakyea
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Tax Evasion ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Emerging Economy ◽  
Generation Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the corruption-tax evasion nexus and to establish the strength of relationships among corrupting activities. Design/methodology/approach The research applied structural equation modelling on selected data from the World Economic Forum Executive Opinion Survey on corruption activities and data on tax evasion triggering factors from the World Development Indicators and the Bank of Ghana to test two hypotheses. Findings The test of the first hypothesis suggests that corrupting activities significantly cause tax-evading activities in Ghana; hence, there is at least one corrupting activity triggering tax evasion. Testing the second hypothesis revealed that corruption in Ghana exhibits all of the five dimensions of corruption that were examined. Hence, there is correlation among the corrupting activities. Research limitations/implications The research is limited by the availability of data; hence, only data for selected variables for the period were examined. Practical implications The results are indicative that most emerging economies tend to have more than one type of dominating corruption dimension, which are tax-evading triggers. Originality/value The study extends the literature by examining the various dimensions of corruption, analysing the strength of their relationships and how they impact tax evasion in an emerging economy. By identifying and employing specific corrupting activities, there is a better understanding and appreciation of the corruption-tax evasion nexus in the revenue generation process. This may aid emerging economies in the drafting of tax evasion and corruption reduction policies/programmes to ensure the achievement of sustainable development goals.

Reforming Nigeria's oil sector will have mixed success

2016 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Federal Government ◽  
World Bank ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Percentage Point Increase ◽  
The World Bank ◽  
Point Increase ◽  
The World ◽  
African Development Bank ◽  
Oil Sector

Significance Revelations by an investigative commission that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) withheld 25 billion dollars from the federal government between 2011 and 2015 will add urgency to the proceedings. Impacts Concessional loans from the World Bank, African Development Bank and China Exim Bank may fund Nigeria's 'stimulus' budget. Low oil prices will constrain economic growth -- expected to be 4.6%, well below the 6.8% average during the decade ending 2014. The central bank's decision to raise its benchmark interest rate to 12% (a full percentage point increase) will dampen consumer demand.

The investment attributes of Mexico REITs as a listed property investment vehicle

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Jufri Marzuki ◽  
Graeme Newell
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Portfolio Optimisation ◽  
Portfolio Risk ◽  
Property Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
Latin American Region ◽  
The World ◽  
Asset Portfolio

PurposeMexico REITs are a significant and important REIT market, both in a regional and in emerging property market context. As one of the few emerging economies in the world with an active REIT market, Mexico REITs are specifically designed to provide an effective pathway to participate in the investment opportunities offered by the Mexico commercial property market for both domestic and international investors. Importantly, Mexico REITs provide additional property investment benefits such as a high degree of transparency, governance and liquidity. The main focus of this research is to highlight the significance of Mexico REITs and assess their performance dynamics, as well as the added-value benefits of Mexico REITs in mixed-asset investment portfolios.Design/methodology/approachUsing monthly total returns, the risk-adjusted performance and portfolio diversification potential of Mexico REITs over April 2011–December 2019 were assessed. A constrained mean-variance portfolio optimisation framework was used to develop a three-asset portfolio scenario using the historical returns, risk and correlation of Mexico REITs and the other two major financial assets.FindingsDespite being more volatile than the mainstream asset classes, Mexico REITs delivered the strongest risk-adjusted performance versus stocks and bonds over April 2011–December 2019, which was made possible by the high premium of their total return performance. Notably, Mexico REITs offered excellent diversification potential with bonds, whilst demonstrating a marginal positive correlation with the stock market. These investment attributes of Mexico REITs have brought immediate benefits towards their ability to add value to the Mexico mixed-asset portfolio fabric across a wide portfolio risk–return spectrum.Practical implicationsWhilst their initial establishment in 2004 was considered unsuccessful, the ongoing regulatory improvements have been pivotal in providing a supportive investment environment to nurture the organic growth of Mexico REITs. This now sees the Mexico REIT market as an exemplar of success for REIT establishments amongst its peers in the Latin American region, as well as for emerging economies worldwide. Mexico REITs are now an important REIT market, as the second largest emerging REIT market in the world. The empirical investigation of this research has established the investment attributes of Mexico REITs as a listed property investment vehicle. The strong risk-adjusted performance of Mexico REITs compared to stocks and bonds sees Mexico REITs contributing to the mixed-asset portfolio across the portfolio risk–return spectrum. This is particularly important as it provides insights into the broader strategic implications of Mexico REITs as an effective, transparent and tax-efficient conduit for high-quality Latin American property exposure in a liquid format.Originality/valueThis paper is the first published empirical research that elucidates the investment attributes of Mexico REITs, highlighting their significance, risk-adjusted and portfolio performance enhancement role as an emerging REIT market. The main outcome of this research enables empirically validated, more informed and practical property investment decision-making regarding the strategic role of Mexico REITs in an investment portfolio.

To die with dignity — hospice care for the poor in India

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kamath Shyam ◽  
Bachani Jyoti
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The World ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
Class Room

Subject area Non-profit management and corporate strategy. Study level/applicability The case is appropriate for teaching undergraduate students, executive MBAs and graduate students. The case is useful for an overview of hospice and palliative care in the developed and developing world, and for class room discussions of external analysis of non-profit organizations' ecosystems, funding needs and industry analysis. Case overview Hospice care in the developed parts of the world is well established but in most developing countries, there are no organized hospice care facilities. This case focuses on a charitable organization, Brthya – Add Value to Life (Brthya – AVTL), that established and operates hospice care in Chennai, India. The Indian context for hospice care, and the ecosystem needed to sustain ongoing operations, are described along with a summary of four different models of hospice care used in other parts of the world. Expected learning outcomes The case will help students to understand: what hospice care is and its various forms; management issues related to funding and operating hospice care in particular and a non-profit in general; ecosystems that make non-profits sustainable in emerging economies; and managing expansion and growth in non-profit organizations, in emerging economies and globally. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available; please consult your librarian for access.

Competence and capability in quality in the high-tech sector: an international comparison

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1184-1209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Damien J. Power
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Tech Sector ◽  
International Firms ◽  
Fourth Round ◽  
Special Case ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare Chinese high-tech firms with other international firms in terms of quality capability and competence. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses data from the GMRG fourth round survey and provides a method for differentiating and empirically measuring quality competence and capability using a sample of 343 plants in 17 countries in the high-tech manufacturing sector. Findings – It is shown that the theory of performance frontiers can be used to explain differences in levels of investment in quality management, as well as competence and capability, in plants across regions with varying levels of economic development. Further, it is shown that plants in China provide an example of a special case in that they do not display the same characteristics as plants in other emerging economies. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited to the high-tech sector and is also constrained by the countries in which the GMRG data has been gathered. Practical implications – Investment in quality management methods may not always result in discernible variance in quality indicators. In this study this has been shown to be the case in plants in the industrialized world, highlighting the importance of developing a requisite proficiency in innovation. For the plants in China leverage may lie in focussing on how and where resources are being invested, and how quality management is actually valued within a plant. Social implications – The study indicates that although some economies in the world may experience rapid growth this also needs to be tempered by a requisite investment in building human capability. Originality/value – The evidence indicates that the plants in China in this study do not possess similar levels of quality competence and capability, and struggle to make investment in quality management alter outcomes.

Egypt gold mining boom comes with risks for investors

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Mining ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Mining Sector ◽  
Specialist Service ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
The Government ◽  
Petroleum Sector ◽  
The Military

Significance The government is prioritising expansion of the mining sector, including attracting foreign investment, after many years of neglect. However, the military's increasing dominance of parts of the economy, including the mining sector, creates risks, especially for foreign investors. Impacts The Egyptian bureaucracy and lack of specialist service providers will create obstacles for private sector investors. There is no immediate prospect of a legal framework to govern business relations between the military and international mining companies. Investors will not face the same credit risk in the mining sector as operators in the petroleum sector face.

Experience the “ambience”

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Wu ◽  
Anshu Saxena Arora ◽  
Amit Arora
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Strength ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
World Markets ◽  
The World ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Huge Challenge

Purpose – Ambient advertising is a unique, intimate and non-traditional form of communication between the product and the consumer; and uses all physical and environmental elements leading to stronger customer engagement. The purpose of this paper is to explore the innovations in ambient advertising including flash mob dancing, use of structures, posters, props, bus tickets, supermarket floors, shopping carts, bank receipts, animals, and other strange and unusual venues in developed economies (e.g. the USA) vs emerging economies (e.g. India). Design/methodology/approach – The research proposes relationship strength (R)-inherent drama (I)-prodigious execution (P) or R-I-P conceptual framework to measure ambient advertising and delves into the R-I-P constructs of ambient advertising. Findings – The results of Study 1 demonstrate that consumers’ global consumption orientation positively influences their attitudes toward ambient advertising. Results from Studies 2 and 3 exhibit interesting comparisons of innovations in ambient advertising between the USA and India; which improves understanding of globalization of ambient advertising in both developed and emerging economies. Relationship strength (R) between the product and the customer strengthens ad believability in both developed and emerging economies; while inherent dramatic surprise (I) displays contrasting results for developed and emerging economies. Prodigious execution (P) results in ad irritation for developed economies while it has no impact for emerging economies. Research limitations/implications – Overall R-I-P constructs of ambient advertising strengthen brand and ad attitudes and purchase intentions. The research has strong implications for advertising innovations in the USA vis-à-vis India, and demonstrates stronger implications of advertising internationalization across developed and emerging economies. Originality/value – The research is valuable in the context of emerging and developed economies of the world with respect to ambient advertising. The research explores the trends in ambient advertising and develops measures for testing perceptions of consumers in various world markets toward ambient advertising. The world economies exhibit varying levels of acceptance and appreciation to the global emerging advertising trends, and this presents a huge challenge to the companies worldwide.

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