Trade Talk Podcast: Deciphering the challenges for your business

Energy sector: between crisis and opportunity: what prospects for the future?

The recent energy crisis was a harsh reminder of our economies’ dependence on energy resources, which are a key economic growth driver. 

As fossil fuels become less available, and with the need to transition to lower-carbon alternatives, isn’t tomorrow’s energy likely to be costlier and subject to greater uncertainty about availability? 

What is the outlook? And how can companies adapt? 

In this episode, to answer these questions are Jean-Christophe Caffet, Coface Chief Economist, and Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, Director of the Center for Energy & Climate at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).

Middle East: the dynamism and business opportunities of the Gulf States

Rare oasis of growth in a global economy on the brink of recession, the countries of the Gulf have leveraged hydrocarbon wealth to drive their economies forwards.

• While they are known for their seemingly limitless wealth, how are these countries preparing for the post-oil transition? 
• How are their relations with each other and their neighbors? 
• What benefits does the region offer to businesses and entrepreneurs? What is the received wisdom and what are specific business features that companies need to be aware of?

We analyse these opportunities and risks with two Coface experts: Seltem Iyigün, economist for Middle East and Turkey, and Hassen Bennour, CEO for the Middle East and Southern Africa.