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Morocco: A Nation Anchored, A Nation Advancing
The World Bank's assessment of Morocco emphasizes the country's remarkable resilience through consecutive challenges including prolonged drought, seismic events, and pandemic disruptions.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
3 days ago11 min read


Cabo Verde's Living Legacy: Where Each Generation Rises Faster
The World Bank's assessment of Cabo Verde chronicles a familiar development narrative: a ten-island archipelago 500 kilometers off West Africa's coast, home to 522,000 people, where tourism drives 25% of GDP and ambitious targets aim to eradicate extreme poverty by 2026.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jan 297 min read


Beyond Petroleum Dependency: Angola's Evolving Economic Coordinates
The World Bank's recent assessment of Angola paints a familiar portrait: oil dependency, post-recession recovery, and persistent inequality. Yet WorkN'Play's Economic Intelligence App reveals a far more nuanced reality.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jan 229 min read


Two Lions, One Trajectory: Kenya's Momentum Beyond the Snapshot
WorkN'Play's Economic Intelligence App ranks Kenya fifth among African nations and aligns with the World Bank's acknowledgment of Kenya's solid foundations.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jan 155 min read


Zambia's Social Capital Revolution
The Zambian case demonstrates that conventional narratives—copper dependency, landlocked geography, frontier market volatility—while not incorrect, omit critical dimensions of institutional quality, demographic transition, and policy consistency that ultimately determine investment outcomes.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jan 87 min read


Tanzania: When Economic Progress and Social Unrest Collide
Tanzania's remarkable story—captured through WorkN'Play's Economic Intelligence App and validated by the IMF's comprehensive 2025 assessment—demonstrates why momentum matters more than current position.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Nov 6, 202510 min read


The Back Nine Challenge: Mauritius' Last Chance to Fix Its Game
Mauritius' past success provides no guarantee of future prosperity. Only through bold, credible reforms can this Indian Ocean island navigate the demographic decline, fiscal pressures, and climate vulnerabilities that now define its trajectory.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Oct 30, 20259 min read


South Africa's Springbok Leap: Agility and Ambition Amid Continental Complexity
The IMF's 2025 commentary on South Africa presents a comprehensive narrative anchored in Operation Vulindlela's structural reforms and the Government of National Unity's fresh mandate.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Oct 23, 20257 min read


Seychelles: A Data-Driven Perspective on Africa's Resilient Island Economy
Seychelles exemplifies the proposition that small island developing economies, through institutional depth and governance commitment, can achieve prosperity levels matching developed-economy benchmarks.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Oct 16, 20259 min read


The Great French Reframe: How Data Science Rewrites Economic Destiny
The IMF's latest assessment of France paints a picture of economic uncertainty, projecting modest growth of just 0.6% in 2025.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jul 10, 20256 min read


Germany Reimagined: From Stagnation Stories to Strategic Strengths
The German economy presents a fascinating contradiction in 2025. While headlines trumpet concerns about "the second consecutive year of economic contraction" and stagnation forecasts, objective performance data reveals a more nuanced reality.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jul 3, 20256 min read


Denmark's Strategic Edge: Winning in the New Economic Order
Denmark presents a compelling economic success story that merits closer examination in today's uncertain global landscape.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jun 26, 20255 min read


Norway's Next Chapter: From Energy Controversy to Economic Leadership
Norway finds itself at a fascinating crossroads where international headlines paint one picture while objective economic data reveals another.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jun 19, 20256 min read


Austria Decoded: Inside Europe's Quietly Influential Powerhouse
Austria ranks as the second-most attractive European economy, trailing only Switzerland.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jun 12, 20256 min read


Switzerland Uncovered: Why Economic Intelligence Trumps Headlines
Switzerland's overall rating by WorkN'Play places it at the pinnacle of European economic attractiveness.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
Jun 5, 20257 min read


How Women's Workforce Integration Could Rewrite Bangladesh's Story
The story of Bangladesh's future will be written by the choices made today regarding women's economic empowerment.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
May 29, 20255 min read


The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030: A Data-Driven Reality Check
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been making headlines in recent years for its ambitious Vision 2030 reform agenda.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
May 22, 20254 min read


Malaysia's Twin Tigers: Poised to Leap or Pause in 2025?
WorkN'Play's Economic Intelligence App positions Malaysia in the "Medium Lower" category among Asian countries, aligning with the IMF's more cautious outlook.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
May 15, 20254 min read


UAE's Strategic Recalibration: Economic Intelligence Reveals Growth Priorities
The UAE continues to defy conventional economic wisdom in 2025, maintaining robust growth.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
May 8, 20253 min read


The Great Philippine Eagle's Flight: Economic Transformation
In a region marked by economic dynamism and fierce competition, the Philippines has emerged as one of Asia's standout performers.

Jean Jacques André|WorkN'Play
May 1, 20254 min read
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