Eritrea is aiming at creating a modern, private sector-led economy. Attaining this objective is, however, compromised by an inadequately enabling investment and business environment, United Nations sanctions, and overall weak macroeconomic conditions. Real GDP growth is projected to increase by one-point-one percent next year due to increased investments in the mining sector. Izak Khomo spoke with Eritrea's ambassador to South Africa, Salih Omar Abdu and first asked him about the history of the country..