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Ghana's Education Minister, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, emphasized the crucial role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in fostering innovation, employment, social mobility, and entrepreneurship, which are key drivers of sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the TVET Pitso and Expo in Gaborone, Mr. Iddrisu acknowledged the challenges
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A recent study published in the Emerging Science Journal has shed light on the correlation between CO2 emissions and their causal variables, including economic growth, forest area, and renewable energy consumption. The research, conducted by a team from Universitas Andalas, aimed to examine the relationship between these factors and their
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The UK's new trade reforms, known as the Trade for Development, aim to simplify access to the UK market and strengthen economic ties between the UK and developing countries, including Nigeria. This strategic move is part of the UK's broader initiative to deepen partnerships with Nigeria
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South Africa's public works portfolio has historically been marred by state capture and corruption, hindering the country's economic growth and development. However, with decisive interventions, this portfolio can be transformed into a powerful tool for inclusive economic growth and state renewal. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the
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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in South Africa has failed to recover from the destruction caused by the Jacob Zuma administration, with convictions and prosecutions of State Capture cases still elusive. A lack of experienced prosecutors, limited capacity, and chronic underfunding have led to failures in prosecuting complex cases and
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Nigeria's digital economy has grown significantly, driven by widespread internet access and a youthful population, with over 110 million internet users by 2024. This expansion, reflected in platforms like Jumia and Paystack, contributed about 15% to GDP in 2020, offering an alternative to oil revenues, which made up
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Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana's education minister, emphasizes the crucial role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in fostering innovation, employment, social mobility, and entrepreneurship, which are vital drivers of sustainable economic growth. Despite facing challenges such as high costs, public misconceptions, and difficulties in aligning training
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Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has envisioned inclusive economic growth through grassroots entrepreneurship, with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) at the forefront of this initiative. To support access to finance, formalization, and hand-holding of micro enterprises across Pakistan, SMEDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
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The Philippine real estate industry is showing signs of recovery in 2025, driven by a resilient office space market, a bright industrial sector, and positive economic indicators. The country's GDP growth in the first quarter of the year stood at 5.4 percent, while inflation cooled to 2.
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South Korea's Bank of Korea has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.5% to ensure financial stability, despite rapid growth in house prices and household debt. The decision was widely expected by the market, and comes after the central bank cut interest rates by 25 basis
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The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) and Inecobank have signed a new USD 10 million credit line to support the development of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Armenia. The agreement was signed during the BSTDB Business Forum in Yerevan, a flagship event that promotes regional cooperation and
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As the President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term nears the midway point, the country's economic chiefs are reviewing the administration's performance in managing national wealth. The Marcos administration has missed its target economic growth for two consecutive years, falling short of expectations. Despite the global
