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Economic development

African Association of Automotive Manufacturers Launches Inaugural Industrial Policy Executive Short Course

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has launched a groundbreaking initiative, the Industrial Policy Executive Short Course (ESC), in partnership with Afreximbank and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat. The programme aims to empower senior government officials across Africa to unlock automotive production opportunities, affordable mobility solutions,

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Asian Development Bank Invests Heavily in Tajikistan's Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been a significant contributor to Tajikistan's development, financing the construction and reconstruction of 90% of the country's roads outside the capital, Dushanbe. Through its investments, the ADB has demonstrated its commitment to quality control and evaluation, ensuring that project outcomes

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Egypt and African Development Bank Strengthen Cooperation

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and African Development Bank Group (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina discussed ways to boost cooperation between Egypt and the AfDB, with a focus on enhancing development efforts across Africa. The meeting, attended by Minister of Planning Rania al Mashat, aimed to strengthen ties between Egypt and

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Rebuilding Botswana's Construction Future: African Development Bank Invests in Lobatse Clay Works Revival

As the kilns fired up once again in the quiet town of Lobatse, southern Botswana, the community's economic hopes were rekindled. The Lobatse Clay Works (LCW), a brick manufacturer that was once the cornerstone of Botswana's construction industry, has been resurrected thanks to a strategic investment

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Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Reviews Urban Development Initiatives and Infrastructure Projects in Goa

Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, held a meeting with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant, and Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Urban Development, Town & Country Planning, Health, Forest, in Panaji to review the implementation and progress of key urban development initiatives and

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Johor's Healthcare Infrastructure Expands to Meet Demographic Challenges

Johor, a southern state in Malaysia, is experiencing rapid population growth and urbanization, driving demand for high-quality healthcare. As a result, there is a pressing need for hospital expansions and the development of a modern integrated healthcare ecosystem. According to Olive Tree Property Consultants founder and CEO Samuel Tan, the

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Sunway CITY Aims for 70% Completion within the Next Five Years

Sunway CITY, Zimbabwe's prominent special economic zone and smart city urban development project, is poised to reach at least 70% completion in the next five years. Currently, 35-40% of the project has been developed under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), with over 36 local and foreign investors

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Strengthening Ties: Zimbabwe and China Foster Deeper Economic and Social Cooperation

Zimbabwe and China have solidified their diplomatic ties over the past 45 years, yielding significant benefits in social and economic development, Zimbabwe's Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Monica Mutsvangwa has stated. The minister highlighted the country's unique geographical advantages, including fertile

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Pakistan Hosts SCO Summit: A Watershed Moment for Economic Growth and Regional Cooperation

The forthcoming SCO Summit in Pakistan marks a significant event, highlighting the country's strategic importance and commitment to fostering regional cooperation and economic development. This gathering of international delegates, business leaders, and policymakers is poised to unlock unprecedented opportunities for Pakistan's economic growth and regional integration.

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Pakistan's Foreign Policy Priorities: Emphasis on Multilateralism, Regional Stability, and Peaceful Relations

In a recent address at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar outlined key priorities of Pakistan's foreign policy. He emphasized the need for international cooperation over confrontation, multilateralism, and promoting peaceful relations and regional stability to foster sustainable economic

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Pakistan Emphasizes Commitment to Peaceful, Cooperative Relations with Neighboring Countries

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, emphasized the country's commitment to maintaining peaceful, cooperative, and good neighborly relations with all countries, despite facing challenges and setbacks in certain instances. Speaking at the 51st Foundation Day of the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)

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Hunza's First Public-Private Partnership for Solar Power Development

A groundbreaking project in Hunza district, Gilgit-Baltistan, has marked a significant milestone in Pakistan's renewable energy sector. NPAK Energy Limited, a subsidiary of the Industrial Promotion Services (IPS), has commissioned a 1MW solar photovoltaic power plant (SPP) with 600kWh battery storage, making it the first public-private partnership (PPP)

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