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    South Africa stuck in a rut: how can it escape the trap of economic stagnation?

    Nearly two decades after joining the BRICS, South Africa has failed to deliver on its development promises. Per capita GDP in 2025 is below 2007 levels, with a marked deterioration in social indicators: unemployment, growing poverty and severely degraded infrastructure. Unlike its emerging peers in Asia and Latin America, the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has remained mired in low growth, hampered by two major structural constraints: the failure of the energy system and deep distortions in the labor market.

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    Coface Risk Review October 2025: The calm during the storm

    The global economy weathered the trade turmoil of the first half of 2025, but the coming quarters will see a spreading of the longer-term effects. The October 2025 Coface Risk Review analyses global dynamics, placing its focus on the surge in social and political risk, and the strategic challenges facing the Gulf countries.

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    5 tips to anticipate risks and successfully run your business with Data & AI

    AI and data are powerful tools for improving business management, but their adoption remains a huge challenge for executives. Security, ROI, technological integration and digitalisation: our Risk & Smart Data experts help you transform your data into genuine growth drivers and decision-making solutions. Find out all the keys to managing your risks and stay ahead.

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    Is Your Business Truly Protected Against Bad Debt? Discover Smarter Solutions with Coface

    Managing bad debt is a challenge that every business faces. While maintaining a bad debt reserve is a common strategy, it might not provide the comprehensive protection your company needs in today’s unpredictable economic environment. A more proactive approach, such as leveraging trade credit insurance, can safeguard your business from financial instability and enhance your credit risk management strategy.

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