Economic growth
Mr. Samuel Matsekete, the CEO of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has been instrumental in shaping the company's efforts to support economic growth and sustainable development in Zimbabwe. Under his leadership, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has continued to play a significant role in fostering growth and prosperity in various communities. With
Economic growth
HNB Finance, a leading integrated financial services provider in Sri Lanka, has reinforced its commitment to driving sustainable economic growth through the successful completion of its 'Financial Literacy for Development' workshops in Wennappuwa and Nawalapitiya. The workshops, facilitated by the respective branch teams, aimed to equip micro and
Economic growth
Zimbabwe is endowed with critical mineral resources such as lithium, gold, platinum, chrome, and diamonds, representing a strategic opportunity to drive sustainable economic growth, industrialization, and job creation. However, the country remains economically underdeveloped, highlighting a fundamental issue in the governance of mineral resources. The Government's recent classification
Economic growth
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the country's commitment to strengthening capital markets and diversifying financial options during a meeting with Hongta Securities Chairman Jing Feng in Beijing. The meeting highlighted Pakistan's efforts to deepen engagement with Chinese and global institutional investors as part
Cabinet officials
Canadian Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, completed a 6-day visit to Brazil and Colombia, seeking to diversify Canada's international markets and support sustainable economic growth across the Americas. The visit included meetings with government and business leaders, focusing on trade cooperation, investment, and sustainable energy. Key Takeaways:
Cabinet officials
Zimbabwe is grappling with the increasing conflict between mining and agriculture, with senior government officials and international partners urging a new era of cooperation to protect the country's food security and drive economic growth. Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Davis Marapira, emphasized that while
Natural resources
Uganda is facing unprecedented global economic challenges that are reshaping the world economy. To withstand these disruptions, renowned economic scholar Prof. Stefan Dercon advises the Ugandan government to diversify its exports, manage natural resources prudently, and find practical solutions to emerging economic challenges. Prof. Dercon emphasized that supply alone does
Cabinet officials
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced on Wednesday that Cyprus' public debt is expected to fall close to 50% of GDP by the end of 2025, well ahead of earlier targets. This achievement is attributed to strong economic growth, high primary surpluses, and rapid debt reduction. The EU's
Cabinet officials
Kenya is leveraging the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) to deepen diplomatic relations and cooperation with Singapore on sustainable development and economic growth. The Kenyan delegation is led by Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei, Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, representing Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign
Natural resources
Growing global interest in Africa's investment landscape was underscored during an international panel discussion in the Japanese city of Yokohama, where experts emphasized the need for greater private sector investment in the continent's natural resources and tourism sectors. Prof. Dos Santos Silayo, the Tanzania Forest Services
Natural resources
The current economic development model has prioritized superficial gains over sustainable growth, leading to the erosion of essential social structures, environmental degradation, and the commodification of labor and consumers. National welfare systems have replaced the integrity of the family unit, but often fail to address deeper social, emotional, and cultural
Natural resources
Research from Lorestan University explores the connection between economic growth, natural resource dependency, and environmental sustainability in Iran, shedding light on the N-shaped Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC). The study utilized time series data from 1990 to 2021, examining the impact of economic growth, natural resource dependency, and economic globalization on
