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Economy of Gabon and business opportunities

Economy of Gabon

Gabon enjoys a per capita income four times that of most nations of sub-Saharan Africa, its reliance on resource extraction industry releasing much of the population from extreme poverty.

Resources

Gabon depended on timber and manganese until oil was discovered offshore in the early 1970s. The oil sector now accounts for 50% of GDP and 80% of exports.

The government has recently announced it will reassess exactly how much iron ore the Belinga site contains before awarding the concession to a mining company, most likely to be China's CMEC, who temporarily secured the rights to the ore in 2007.

Animal husbandry

Animal husbandry is limited by the presence of the tsetse fly, though tsetse-resistant cattle have recently been imported from Senegal to a cattle project. In 2005 there were an estimated 212,000 hogs, 195,000 sheep, 90,000 goats, 35,000 head of cattle, and 3.1 million chickens.

Fishing

While there have been recent improvements in the fishing industry, it is still relatively undeveloped. Traditional fishing accounts for two-thirds of total catch. The waters off the Gabonese coast contain large quantities of fish. Gabonese waters are estimated to be able to support an annual catch of 15,000 tons of tuna and 12,000 tons of sardines.

Industry

Gabon's industry is centered on petroleum, manganese mining, and timber processing. Most industrial establishments are located near Libreville and Port-Gentil. imber-related concerns include five veneer plants and a large 50-year-old plywood factory in Port-Gentil, along with two other small plywood factories. Other industries include textile plants, cement factories, chemical plants, breweries, shipyards, and cigarette factories. Gabonese manufacturing is highly dependent on foreign inputs, and import costs rose significantly in 1994 when the CFA franc was devalued. Increased costs and oversized capacity have made the manufacturing sector less competitive and it mainly supplies the domestic market. The government has taken steps to privatize parastatal enterprises.

Because the Gabonese economy is dependent upon oil (crude oil accounts for over 80% of the country's exports, 43% of GDP, and 65% of state revenue), it is subject to worldwide price fluctuations. Gabon is sub-Saharan Africa's third-largest crude oil producer and exporter, although there are concerns that proven reserves are declining and production has declined as well.

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DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR THE NZENG AYONG WATERSHED: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT WORKS FOR THE BAMBOUCHINE REHOUSING ZONE
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
30 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
15 Apr 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Five (5) set of condensing coils being for U.S. Embassy Libreville CHILLERS.
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
29 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
06 Apr 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
DEVELOPMENT WORK ON THE NZENG AYONG WATERSHED: CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RIVER BED LOCATED DOWNSTREAM OF THE MAIN BRANCH.
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
19 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
03 Apr 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
PAVING STREETS AS PART OF THE “REHABILITATION OF URBAN ROADS IN THE 8 PROVINCES” PROJECT.
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
30 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
03 Apr 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Travaux de protection des piles, culées et berges (PCB) des ouvrages d’art du Transgabonais dans le cadre du programme de remise à niveau du chemin de fer Transgabonais (PRN) entre Owendo et Franceville / Work to protect the piers, abutments and banks (PCB) of the Transgabonais engineering structures as part of the Transgabonais railway (PRN) upgrade program between Owendo and Franceville
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Tender Notice
Deadline:
30 Apr 2024
Posting Date:
22 Mar 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Ga-Access To Basic Services In Rural Areas And Capacity Building P -- P144135
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
11 Jan 2025
Posting Date:
13 Jan 2024
 
 
 
Summary:
Ga-Gabon Covid-19 Strategic Preparedness And Response Project (Spr -- P173927
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
19 Dec 2024
Posting Date:
21 Dec 2023
 
 
 
Summary:
Ga-Access To Basic Services In Rural Areas And Capacity Building P -- P144135
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
19 Dec 2024
Posting Date:
21 Dec 2023
 
 
 
Summary:
Ga-Gabon Statistical Development Project -- P157473
Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
Procurement Plan
Deadline:
17 Dec 2024
Posting Date:
19 Dec 2023
 
 
 
Summary:
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Country:
Gabon
 
Notice Type:
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Deadline:
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Posting Date:
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