The GCC in 2020: Resources for the future

The GCC in 2020: Resources for the futureA report from the Economist Intelligence Unit Sponsored by the Qatar Financial Centre AuthorityThe GCC in 2020: Resources for the future The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 20101 ForewordOver the next decade, as the GCC population soars by 30% to over 50m people, the Gulf region will see an increasing strain on its supplies of electricity, food and water. The ways in which the region faces up to these challenges will have a major impact on its prosperity and quality of life, not only in 2020 but in the decades to come. This report addresses the outlook for these key Resources in the next decade, and explores policy options to ensure that supply keeps up with demand. The report also addresses the challenges in carrying out such policies, including funding massive new infrastructure and shaping public attitudes to encourage conservation.

investors. Energy feedstock for industry is typically sold at a break-even price or a small profit, owing to low production and transport costs. “Supplying gas at the wellhead price rather than the international market price has a significant opportunity cost, but is an important part of Gulf industrialisation strategy,” says Mr Dargin. GCC

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