The agricultural sector is responsible for one quarter of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and will play a central role as the world transitions to a low-carbon future. The livestock sector - and cattle ranching in particular - will be at the forefront of the policy debate, given its outsized contribution to emissions, but the transition will also impact the rest of the sector as governments move to regulate land and fertiliser use and incentivise the production of crop-based biofuels (see 'Environmental Regulation To Tackle Livestock & Fertilisers, Incentivise Biofuels', October 12 2017).

Second smallest market in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Per capita spending is one of the lowest in the world. Market growth will be below average for the region. Other medical devices and consumables have the largest market shares. The market is heavily reliant on imports. Domestic manufacturing is concentrated in Sialkot and centres mainly around steel surgical instruments and other hand held medical devices. Production is of a high quality but mostly destined for export.

Ambitious economic diversification plans coupled with a robust PPP framework will continue to attract foreign firms to the sultanate's infrastructure market. This will facilitate a sustained diversification of the competitive landscape. Our Key Projects Database indicates the dominance of domestic firms in Oman's construction sector has been eroded significantly since 2015 (when Omani firms accounted for 60% of the market). The market share of Omani firms has since fallen to 46%, a notable decline in such a short period (see 'Foreign Construction Players Increasing Market Share,' May 5 2015).

Fourth smallest market in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. Per capita spending of less than USD1 is the lowest in the MENA region. Moderate US dollar 2017-2022 CAGR, higher growth in local currency terms due to naira weakness Consumables is the largest product area. The orthopaedics & prosthetics market is particularly under-developed. Most requirements need to be imported as domestic production is negligible. Despite efforts to achieve universal health coverage and raise investment levels, the health sector is massively underfunded.

Small, underfunded market. Per capita medical device spending is below average for the MEA region. Market growth well above the global average forecast. Public hospital network is likely to be major purchaser due to out of date equipment. Universal health insurance system being implemented. Private sector set for a period of renewed growth as a result of moves to open up private clinics to commercial investors. Imports supply over 90% of the market. Capital investment projects rely on finance from sources outside Morocco. Training medical staff being prioritised.

The metallic stearates are defined as the metal salts of an 18-carbon chain fatty acid stearic acid. The global metallic stearates market has been segmented based on product, application, and region. In terms of product, the market has been categorized into five major segments, including zinc stearate, calcium stearate, aluminum stearate, magnesium stearate, and others. Zinc stearate is produced using Zn-salts such as ZnO, ZnCl2, and ZnSO4. Oxides, hydroxides, sulfate, and chloride salts of aluminum, magnesium, and calcium react with stearic acid to produce the respective salts. The others product scope includes nickel stearate, copper stearate, lithium stearate, and sodium stearate.

Small market in the Middle East and Africa region; it ranks outside the top-10. • Average per capita expenditure in the region. • Moderate market growth. • After other medical devices, diagnostic imaging has the largest market share. • Market heavily reliant on imports, particularly from Europe, the US and China. • Positive demographic drivers, including ageing population and increasing chronic diseases. • Healthcare infrastructure developments will also encourage market growth.

Fourth smallest market in the MENA region. Per capita spending is well below the MENA average. Other medical devices and diagnostic imaging have the largest market shares. Most requirements need to be imported as the small domestic production sector concentrates on low-cost items. COMESA and EAC membership has boosted regional trade; 75% of exports are shipped to other African countries. Capital injections from multinationals have made Kenya a hub for medical technologies and innovations. Health system reform is aided by international funding.

The Law on Subsoil and Subsoil Use (Subsoil Use Law) is the key legislation governing oil and gas exploration and production in Kazakhstan. The law was amended several times, most notably in 2010. The Law notably establishes strict local content requirements. It also establishes the government's right to pre-empt any sale of oil and gas assets.