The world’s economy is currently suffering the worst recession for 70 years and with no immediate prospect of a recovery, its impact is likely to be severe and long-lasting. We are already seeing political and social systems around the world coming under increasing pressure as the recession deepens, with growing political instability in developing countries where embryonic political systems are unable to withstand recessionary pressures

Lloyd’s has a key role to play in supporting organisations to manage increasing political risks as the recession intensifies. To this end, they commissioned Control Risks to analyse some of the key emerging political risk issues which are impacting on business and to produce a report that can help companies manage the risk of political instability across their operations and investments.

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