Due to frail global economy and domestic susceptibility, Cape Verde’s economic recovery remains weak; as a result, business tourism, tourism-related foreign investments, and remittance, are key engines to move the country forward (Nshimyumuremyi & Simpasa, 2016, p. 274). Aside from the economic challenge, Cape Verde is now encountered new threats such as drug trafficking and human trafficking. Since there is a very chance for small and medium local businesses to survive, drug trafficking has become the alternative business for Cape Verdeans to keep their food on the table. Now, it becomes the country’s second concern after the economic crisis. Human trafficking is the following concern since there are large numbers of immigrants and tourists open the gate for the human trafficking. As the matter of health, Cape Verde does not suffer from many of the diseases that are a threat in mainland Africa, so there is a very rare incidence of malaria and dengue fever, polio, diphtheria, measles. With increased immigration from West Africa, there have been incidences of yellow fever as well as hepatitis A and B. Yet, the health issue is the least concern …show more content…
Conversely, sustaining the stability of monarchical rule there is becoming increasingly challenging. “King Abdullah II is facing an emboldened opposition that has grown more openly critical in recent years of continued royal rule, particularly as Jordan continues to suffer from high unemployment, high underemployment, and a large fiscal deficit” (Sharp, 2012, p. 1). From 1999 to 2008, Jordan’s economy grew gradually as the Jordan’s government endorsed economic reform with social and political development. Undeniably, Jordan’s economy benefits from its well-educated population, tourism, and a reputation for stability in a turbulent region. Nonetheless, political dilemma, limited access to capital, and an environment that inhibits innovation; these problems certainly obstruct Jordan’s business development. Despite these challenges, there are signs of economic recovery. While foreign direct investment and tourism are slowly recovering, businesses in tourism, health services, and information and communications technology sectors have indicated a continued capacity to grow. While economic challenges remain dominant, concern over high level corruption and continued restrictions on political freedoms have made unrest. Even so, there is no actual signal or indication of possibility that social unrest could overthrow the monarchy because Jordanians are scared of instability caused by