Trade Talk Podcast: Examine the challenges and navigate risk

Energy sector: Between crisis and opportunity, what does the future hold?

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

As fossil fuels become less available, and with the need to transition to lower-carbon alternatives, will tomorrow’s energy be costly and subjected to greater uncertainty about its availability? 

What is the outlook? And how can companies adapt? 

In this episode, Jean-Christophe Caffet, Coface Chief Economist, is joined by Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, Director of the Center for Energy & Climate at the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI), to share their insights.

Middle East: Business opportunities in the Gulf States

A 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.

But 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 are important issues in the Gulf that companies need to be aware of?

We analyze the 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.