GCR publishes the Country Risk Score for Gabon and Senegal
Johannesburg, 17 February 2021: GCR Ratings (“GCR”) has published the Country Risk Score for Gabon and Senegal. The Country Risk Scores are available for download at https://gcrratings.com/risk-scores/.
The GCR Country Risk Assessment
The Country Risk assessment, which is a key part of the operating environment score, interacts with GCR ratings in four ways. Firstly, the country risk scores create the foundation for the Anchor Credit Evaluator (the mapping table, see the Criteria for the GCR Ratings Framework and the interactive online map at https://GCRratings.com/criteria). Secondly, the country risk score/assessment acts as an anchor to the GCR Risk Score and therefore ultimately to the GCR issuer ratings. Thirdly, the country risk assessment acts as a hurdle (or more accurately as a series of hurdles, differing according to industry) that limits uplift away from an entity’s financial sector operating environment (the combination of the country risk score and the financial sector risk score). Fourthly, the country risk score provides a level from which government support can be applied for each industry. For more details on the above, please read the related criteria and research listed below.
GCR will periodically publish updated “Country Risk Scores”, which will supersede previous publications. The publication titled “GCR Country Risk Scores, 17 February 2021”, available at https://gcrratings.com/risk-scores/, supersedes the article published on 09 February 2021.
Country Risk Score
Gabonese Republic, Country Risk Score 1.50. Mapping Table 1.0 to 2.0.
GCR assigned a ‘3’ score for the GDP per capita. Low wealth levels, a sparce population distribution and increased social and economic vulnerability is evident, albeit an upper-middle-income country. Strong economic growth has traditionally been driven by its production of oil and manganese, however, this is partly offset by lower oil and manganese prices and the demand for oil. The government is undergoing several payroll optimisation attempts by means of auditing the payroll to identify ghost workers and a moratorium of new appointments is currently in place. Government debt is elevated and fiscal risks remain very high in the short-term. The Institutional Score of ‘1.25’ measure ‘-0.74’ of the average World Bank Governance Indicators and a ‘47’ overall score (119th) on the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index globally. GCR assigned a blended negative ‘2.5’ adjustment considering the Commodity/Industry concentration, Fiscal and External positions are viewed negatively.
Republic of Senegal, Country Risk Score 3.75. Mapping Table 3.5 to 4.0.
GCR noted the GDP per capita of USD1,440 which qualifies for a ‘2’ score. A peaceful pollical environment helps the regional stability on the back of neighbouring countries security concerns. Robust historic economic growth is expected to continue from 2021 onwards albeit a slight negative in 2020. Economic activities are geared towards agriculture and future development of oil and gas would further diversify the economy – tourism and transport sectors will continue to be impacted by the pandemic. The Institutional Score of ‘2.25’ measure ‘-0.08’ of the average World Bank Governance Indicators and a ‘50’ overall score (114th) on the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index globally. GCR assigned a negative ‘0.5’ adjustment considering the currently restrained fiscal position.
ALL GCR CREDIT RATINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, TERMS OF USE OF SUCH RATINGS AND DISCLAIMERS. PLEASE READ THESE LIMITATIONS, TERMS OF USE AND DISCLAIMERS BY FOLLOWING THIS LINK:HTTP://GCRRATINGS.COM. IN ADDITION, RATING SCALES AND DEFINITIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON GCR’S PUBLIC WEB SITE AT WWW.GCRRATINGS.COM/RATING_INFORMATION. PUBLISHED RATINGS, CRITERIA, AND METHODOLOGIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS SITE AT ALL TIMES. GCR's CODE OF CONDUCT, CONFIDENTIALITY, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, COMPLIANCE, AND OTHER RELEVANT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THIS SITE.
CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED AND RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS PUBLISHED BY GCR, ARE GCR’S OPINIONS, AS AT THE DATE OF ISSUE OR PUBLICATION THEREOF, OF THE RELATIVE FUTURE CREDIT RISK OF ENTITIES, CREDIT COMMITMENTS, OR DEBT OR DEBT-LIKE SECURITIES. GCR DEFINES CREDIT RISK AS THE RISK THAT AN ENTITY MAY NOT MEET ITS CONTRACTUAL AND/OR FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AS THEY BECOME DUE. CREDIT RATINGS DO NOT ADDRESS ANY OTHER RISK, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FRAUD, MARKET LIQUIDITY RISK, MARKET VALUE RISK, OR PRICE VOLATILITY. CREDIT RATINGS AND GCR’S OPINIONS INCLUDED IN GCR’S PUBLICATIONS ARE NOT STATEMENTS OF CURRENT OR HISTORICAL FACT. CREDIT RATINGS AND GCR’S PUBLICATIONS DO NOT CONSTITUTE OR PROVIDE INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, AND CREDIT RATINGS AND GCR’S PUBLICATIONS ARE NOT AND DO NOT PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO PURCHASE, SELL OR HOLD PARTICULAR SECURITIES. NEITHER GCR’S CREDIT RATINGS, NOR ITS PUBLICATIONS, COMMENT ON THE SUITABILITY OF AN INVESTMENT FOR ANY PARTICULAR INVESTOR. GCR ISSUES ITS CREDIT RATINGS AND PUBLISHES GCR’S PUBLICATIONS WITH THE EXPECTATION AND UNDERSTANDING THAT EACH INVESTOR WILL MAKE ITS OWN STUDY AND EVALUATION OF EACH SECURITY THAT IS UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR PURCHASE, HOLDING OR SALE.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Cookie
Duration
Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional
11 months
The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance
11 months
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy
11 months
The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.