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BMI View: Cameroonian agriculture stands at a crossroads, with great potential balanced by intransigent bottlenecks to growth. Weather and disease are reported to have affected the quality and farmgate prices for the 2012/13 cocoa crop. However, in the longer term the deciding factor in the industry's future will be whether infrastructure can be upgraded sufficiently to prevent spoilage and poor processing techniques from diminishing the value and saleability of the country's cocoa beans. The improvements in the coffee industry, where production has rebounded thanks to higher-yielding trees coming on stream and better access to fertilisers, demonstrate what could be achieved in other sectors with sufficient planning and investment. However, we remain sceptical as to whether production can reach the government target of 2mn 60kg bags a year by 2015.

Car sales in Egypt rose 43%, to 17,463 units, in January, according to the latest data from the Automotive Marketing Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger car grew 39% to more than 12,000 vehicles during the month. However, the council said that many car producers and distributors are concerned over the coming period, as well as the whole year, as January sales were affected by the Egyptian currency devaluation. This came as the dollar increased by more than 10% since December, which resulted in around EGP5,000-60,000 (US$750-9,000) price rise for some luxury cars.

Apparel specialist retailers continue to benefit from the growth in consumption among Brazil's lower-middle income "C" class of consumers. Knowing that this economic segment is the greatest source of growth, some companies are investing in either making their product portfolios consistent with the purchasing power of this group, or offering deep promotions in order to bring them into stores. In other cases, companies are widening their consumer base by further segmenting stores. Major retailer...

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While the market is small in terms of absolute numbers, relative per capita spending on medicines is expected to improve over the long term. As the country continues its economic convergence with developed Europe, drug consumption is also expected to rise. However, financial inefficiencies within the health insurance system mean that the National Health Insurance Institution (RZZO) is unable to always meet its obligations on time, leaving patients to pay for formerly reimbursed medicines or hospitals having to cover the difference.

The Indian Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags shortterm concerns about the impact of fiscal and trade deficits that remain near historic highs on India's economic outlook.

Spain's economy continues to struggle, with full year real GDP estimated to have contracted by 2.1% in 2012, with a further contraction of 0.5% forecast for 2013. The tax on utilities, approved by the government in September 2012, has not been popular with the energy sector; Endesa and Iberdrola decided to close nuclear power station Garona seven months before its deadline, as a result. And cuts do not end here. Further reforms were introduced in February 2013, which will affect the renewable energy sector in particular. While the government has to address the tariff deficit - estimated to stand at EUR28bn - such measures are only discouraging investment in the energy sector. Electricity consumption rates are also declining, reducing revenues further. BMI expects that 2013 will be characterised by a number of divestments of less profitable business units and divisions, as utilities tighten their belts and concentrate their efforts on core areas of their businesses.

Upstream interest in Turkmenistan's growing gas reserves remains strong, with foreign players, particularly China, eager to gain access to the country's lucrative gas fields. The energy relationship between Turkmenistan and China continues to strengthen, with continued upgrades to existing long-term supply agreements and investment commitments. Turkmenistan has made ambitious gas production targets, raising its own forecasts of gas production in 2030 to 250bcm from 230bcm previously. Although 2030 is outside our forecast period, the ambitious figures highlight the country's optimism, which is reflected in our forecasts for gas production, which we expect will more than double from 67bcm in 2012 to 152bcm in 2022.

Hydropower (Large and Small Hydro, and Pumped Storage) in India, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the hydropower market in India. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power market and global hydropower market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in India (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity and power generation trends from 2001 to 2025 in India hydropower market. The research analyzes investment trends and LCOE for small hydropower in India during 2011-2025. The report provides information on the amount of carbon saved and average number of homes powered by hydropower during 2001-2025. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to hydropower is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Cardiac Arrest Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2013" provides data on the Cardiac Arrest clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Cardiac Arrest. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Cardiac Arrest. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's new report, "Boston Scientific Corporation Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Boston Scientific Corporation's market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Boston Scientific Corporation market share information in six key market categories - Remote Patient Monitoring, Neurostimulation Devices, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Devices. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

PharmaPoint: Osteoporosis - France Drug Forecast and Market Analysis to 2022

- The Future of Israel Household Care Packaging to 2017is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail household care packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a rare cancer of the white blood cells characterized by increased and unregulated growth of myeloid cells originating in the bone marrow that invade the blood and potentially other organs, depending on the phase of the cancer (ACS, 2012; NLM, 2012). Based on clinical characteristics and laboratory findings, CML is divided into three phases: chronic, accelerated, and blast crisis; most people with CML are diagnosed at the chronic phase (NLM, 2012). The diagnosis of CML is based on the presence of the Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome, which is the product of a distinctive cytogenetic abnormality where the BCR gene on chromosome 22 becomes fused to the ABL gene on chromosome 9, generating the BCR-ABL fusion oncogene, which produces the BCR-ABL protein and triggers CML. The Ph chromosome is present in 95% of CML patients (Jabbour and Kantarjian, 2012; Sawyers, 1999).

GlobalData's energy offering, "Global LNG Industry, 2013 - Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts of All Active and Planned Liquefaction and Regasification Terminals to 2017" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to global LNG industry. It provides asset level information relating to active and planned LNG terminals across the globe. The profiles of major companies operating in the LNG industry across the global are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

GlobalData's energy offering, "Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Outlook in Angola to 2016 - Production Analysis, Forecasts and Details of Major Crude Oil and Natural Gas Blocks and Fields" is the essential source for industry data and information relating to the exploration and production industry in Angola. It provides asset level information related to active and planned oil and gas fields and exploration blocks in Angola. The profiles of major companies operating in the upstream industry in Angola are included in the report. The latest news and deals relating to the sector are also provided and analyzed.

GBI Research's "Ultrasound Systems Market to 2019 - Technological Advancements, Wide Applications and Device Portability to Drive Future Growth" report examines the market, competitive landscape, and trends for the following two ultrasound systems market segments: color doppler ultrasound systems and B/W ultrasound systems. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting these segments, and key analytical content related to market dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive landscape and provides a detailed analysis of the pipeline products for each segment, as well as details of important Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals. The report has been compiled using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis carried out by GBI Research's team of industry experts.

- The Future of South Korea Food Packaging to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail Food packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, outer and multi-pack information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers sales of DIY & home improvement goods and garden products; it excludes sales to the trade unless bought in retail outlets; and professional services. Market value is total sales including sales tax via stores and directly. Market size for DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

SDI's "Homeland Security Expenditure in Chile to 2017: Market Review" provides historic and forecast market sizing and budget allocation, and a top-level analysis of the market.

Spirits in Netherlands by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers all spirits (distilled beverages) and liqueurs (flavoured with fruit, herbs etc.). Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food/other industries) sales. Market size for Spirits in Netherlands is given in EUR and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Netherlands. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in Vietnam by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers sales of DIY & home improvement goods and garden products; it excludes sales to the trade unless bought in retail outlets; and professional services. Market value is total sales including sales tax via stores and directly. Market size for DIY and Hardware Goods Retail in Vietnam is given in VND with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Vietnam. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Wine & Sparkling Wines in Indonesia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers red, rose and white wines & sparkling wines. Market size is based on retail (off trade) and non-retail (on trade and food industry) sales. Market size for Wine & Sparkling Wines in Indonesia is given in IDR and litre with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.