African Union QUESTION 5: To what extent is your country affected by internal and external economic shocks? Describe the prevalence, magnitude and origin (internal and external) of shocks experienced to the economy with reference to the listed indicators. Also describe and assess the effectiveness of steps taken to reduce your country’s vulnerability to economic shocks. INDICATORS Macroeconomic indicators, including Terms of trade Changes in net foreign assets Changes in inflation rates Changes in economic growth rates Foreign exchange reserves and degree of dependence on these Exchange rate volatility Value of remittances QUESTION 6: What are the major development initiatives undertaken to improve the energy, services, transport and communication infrastructure in your country? Describe the main infrastructure development initiatives undertaken in your country. Specifically, the following sectors should be covered: Energy supply o Electricity, oil, natural gas and renewable energy supplies (solar or wind power) Transport o Road networks and bridges o Human and freight transport systems (public, commercial and private) o Shipping and harbors o Railway networks Services o Supply of clean water o Sanitation (sewage and waste management) system Communications o Telephone networks (including cellular/mobile telephones) o Internet networks o Postal services 31