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MSI Global Update MSI officially became known as MSI Global Alliance on 1st January 2008. The new livery has proved very popular with member firms and is fully represented at MSI’s new website, which is now live at www.msiglobal.org. Please ensure you update your favourites to the new website address. Emerging Markets: Business Facts and Figures on Russia . MSI is now producing a series of Reports on Emerging Markets for client business. In December a Report on Russia was published – and can be accessed online at http://www.msiglobal.org/Upload/Emerging%20Markets_Dec07.pdf. To whet the appetite for more, below are some facts and figures on the new Russia. Over the past 10 years, Russia’s economy has enjoyed a period of continuos growth, with an average of 6% annual GDP growth rate, a stable currency and more recently, a decline in the dependence of its economy on oil and gas. Population: 141 million (July 07) Top Industry Sectors: Petroleum, Steel & Cement, Real Estate, Hospitality, Automobile, Retail, Media, IT, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications. Interesting Fact: Russia is approximately 2.2 times the size of Australia and 63 times the size of New Zealand. It also has 11 time zones. MSI Global Alliance – 2007 Annual Review Every year MSI’s secretariat in London produces and publishes an Annual Review. The Review paints a very clear picture of the depth, scope and scale of MSI in all parts of the world. A copy of the review can be downloaded directly from http://www.msiglobal.org/content/AnnualReview2007_electronic_version.pdf - and we encourage businesses wanting to understand a little more about our association to review this document. |
