Economic development
The city of Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany, is dedicated to promoting start-ups and improving the framework conditions for entrepreneurial activity. The LE Economic Development Agency, established in 2020, has been working with numerous partners, including the Leinfelden-Echterdingen Industrial and Business Association, to achieve this goal. The agency's mission is to
Economic development
As Texas's urban development accelerates, driven by population growth, firms are under pressure to meet increasing infrastructure demands while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and delivery speed. To address these challenges, Texas civil engineers are turning to scalable engineering solutions provided by IBN Technologies, a global engineering support partner. Backed
Economic development
China and Chad have agreed to collaborate on urbanization initiatives, with China willing to share its experiences and promote the alignment of Chad's development plan with the "Belt and Road" initiative. The two countries also discussed in-depth cooperation in areas such as urban planning and construction.
Economic development
China has expressed its willingness to help Chad align its national development plan with the 'Belt and Road' initiative, sharing its urbanization experiences to achieve urban development goals. The move comes after Chad's release of its 2030 National Development Plan, with the two countries looking to
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The African Development Bank has awarded a $1 million grant to the National Business Initiative in South Africa to strengthen efforts in building a dynamic skills ecosystem that enables South Africans, particularly young people, to access emerging job opportunities in the green economy. This grant is part of the Fund
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The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) organized a seminar on July 3, 2025, in Da Nang City, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The seminar aimed to disseminate the content of Decree 94, dated April 29, 2025, which regulates
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The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group have partnered with Polish car platform VEHIS to expand access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Poland. The partnership aims to support financing of low-carbon road vehicles and women-led businesses, contributing to regional development and
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As the African Union (AU) forges its agenda for sustainable urbanism across the continent, the spotlight falls on the Urban20 (U20) Engagement Group, a G20 subgroup focused on inclusive economic development, climate resilience, and urban management issues. With the AU's membership in the G20, African cities are poised
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The UNIDO's Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF) Forum 2025 brought together experts from the public, private, and development sectors to discuss the importance of local value addition in ensuring sustainable growth in global supply chains. The event, held both online and in-person at the World of Volvo
Economic development
The Learning and Knowledge Development Facility (LKDF) Forum 2025, convened by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), underscored the importance of localizing skills and competencies across value chains. The event, held in Gothenburg, Sweden, brought together representatives from public and private sectors, civil society, academia, and international organizations to
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The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has been awarded the GTR Best Deals of 2024 for its innovative US$150 million Murabaha financing facility supporting Tèrkiye's post-earthquake economic recovery. This landmark Shariah-compliant financing facility was the first Islamic trade finance facility designed for post-disaster recovery, responding to
Economic development
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has been awarded the GTR Best Deals of 2025 for its innovative $150 million Murabaha financing facility, designed to support Turkey's post-earthquake economic recovery. This Shariah-compliant financing facility was executed in partnership with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of the
