Oxford Economic Country Briefings, January 23rd, 2008
Highlights and Key Issues
* GDP growth was estimated at nearly 5.5% in a result of strong production in the agricultural sector and solid investment. The pace of activity should remain above 5% in as growth in the mining sector is expected to boost the economy. Niger currently produces around 3,500 tonnes of uranium a year, and expects to become the world's second largest uranium producer by 2011 by issuing new exploration permits.
* Inflation is expected to have been slightly negative in 2007, remaining close to zero for the second year in a row. But higher energy and food prices will contr...
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