Egypt.

The article offers political and economic outlook for Egypt for 2009-2010. It sees that a slowdown in the domestic economy, which will disproportionately affect the poor, is likely to exacerbate social discontent and spark unrest. It is expected that the government will continue to press ahead with its programme of economic reform, aimed at raising living standards and creating jobs. The current account is forecasted to remain in deficit during the period, but the deficit will be smaller in 2010.