Economic growth
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has partnered with Lagos Fashion Week 2025 to promote sustainable production, local manufacturing, and value addition in Africa's fashion and textiles value chain. This collaboration aims to empower the continent's youth and creative industries, driving inclusive economic growth. Africa's apparel
Economic growth
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez has been recognized for her efforts to support the business community and make New Jersey a more business-friendly state. The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce awarded Commissioner Suárez the 2025 Business Advocate of the Year Award, citing her commitment
Economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported an acceleration in economic growth across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region this year, with a projected GDP growth of 3.3 percent in 2025 and 3.7 percent in 2026. The regional economy recorded growth of 2.1 percent in
Economic growth
Azerbaijan plans to drive economic growth through increased government expenditures in 2025, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's budget policy will be expansionary in 2025, with a focus on supporting economic growth through government spending. However, the IMF forecasts a shift towards
Economic growth
Governor Jameel Ahmad of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has emphasized the crucial role women entrepreneurs play in driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries. Speaking at the 'Capital to Scale: Women Entrepreneurs as Job Creators' session during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World
Economic growth
Zimbabwe's economic growth has been gaining momentum in recent years, driven by agriculture, mining, tourism, and a significant services sector. However, the manufacturing sector has emerged as the top contributor to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 15.3 percent in 2024. The sector&
Economic growth
The Bank of Thailand, led by Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, held a meeting with members of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to discuss key concerns and challenges facing the private sector. This historic collaboration marks the first time a BOT Governor has initiated direct discussions with the industrial sector, recognizing
Economic growth
The Bank of Thailand's Governor Vitai Ratanakorn led a team of senior officials in a meeting with the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to address growing economic headwinds, marking a significant shift in the central bank's engagement with the private sector. The consultation focused on the
Economic growth
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned that Brexit will have a negative impact on the UK's economic growth "for the foreseeable future." However, he believes that the economy will adjust and find balance again in the longer term. Bailey made these comments at the
Emissions (Pollution)
Researchers from Huizhou University have made significant breakthroughs in the development of high-performance catalysts for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into methanol (CH3OH), a crucial step in reducing atmospheric carbon emissions. The study highlights the potential of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) encapsulated in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to enhance catalytic performance and prevent
Economic growth
The Government of South Africa, led by Minister of Electricity and Energy Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has launched the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 to address the long-standing electricity crisis and drive economic growth. The plan aims to invest R2.2 trillion, approximately 30% of the nation's gross domestic
Economic growth
Their pioneering work explains how innovation fuels long-term economic growth and sheds light on why the world has seen continuous prosperity for nearly two centuries. The researchers have shown that technological progress and the constant renewal of ideas drive this prosperity. Joel Mokyr revealed that societies that embrace science and
