While the recovery period following the Covid-19 pandemic saw the unlocking of major capital in emerging markets, inflationary pressures, fluctuating commodity prices and geopolitical concerns have since tempered the global economic outlook for 2023. Balancing opportunity and risk has become a priority for shareholders and investors, but emerging markets have remained resilient. Some regions, such as the Gulf, are looking to funnel elevated hydrocarbons revenue into sustainable mega-projects, whereas leaders in Asia and Africa are turning to digital strategies and regional integration to fuel sustainable growth.
In OBG’s latest Global CEO Survey, we asked more than 200 C-suite executives in Africa, Asia, the Gulf, and Latin America and the Caribbean about their expectations for revenue, expenditure, technology and ESG for the year ahead.
Global CEO Survey: What is on the horizon for emerging markets?
Africa | Economy