Economic development
The National Industry Expo 2025 is a five-day exhibition scheduled to take place from September 18-21, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). Organized by the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development and the Industrial Development Board, the event aims to highlight and strengthen Sri Lanka's
Youth
Pakistan's Prime Minister's Youth Programme (PMYP) has partnered with Mobilink Microfinance Bank to enhance economic opportunities and empower the youth of Pakistan. The collaboration, formalized through a Letter of Intent, aims to foster entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and sustainable business practices among young people, with a focus
Youth
Africa's young people, comprising nearly 60 percent of the population, are revolutionizing the continent's agribusiness with their innovation, digital fluency, and entrepreneurial spirit. By investing in their leadership and scaling their ideas, Africa can build resilient food systems that drive inclusive growth and food security. At
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Tanzania's growing digital economy is rapidly transforming the country's economic landscape, offering new pathways to tackle the persistent unemployment challenges and paving the way for sustainable economic growth and social stability. With over 60% of the population under the age of 25, Tanzania has one of
Economic development
In a significant move towards promoting socioeconomic inclusion, the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family and Fight against Hunger (MDS) has partnered with the Superintendence for the Development of the Northeast (Sudene) and the company Inspirali to launch the Acredita no Primeiro Passo Program. The initiative aims to provide
Youth
Government is taking a multi-pronged approach to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment, focusing on labour market functioning, skills training, work experience, and entrepreneurship support. Deputy President Paul Mashatile outlined these efforts in response to oral questions in the National Council of Provinces, highlighting the Expanded Public Works Programme
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J&K Bank successfully organized login day events across several districts, witnessing large participation from aspiring youth who received financial assistance and guidance under the Government's Mission YUVA Program. The events reinforced the bank's commitment to promoting entrepreneurship as a means of self-reliance and economic
Economic development
The Governor of the Brazilian State of Acre, Gladson Cameli, has signed a technical and financial cooperation agreement with the State Legislative Assembly (Aleac) and the Micro and Small Business Support Service (Sebrae) to implement the Entrepreneurial City program in all 22 municipalities. This historic milestone aims to strengthen municipal
Economic development
As part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the power grid and increase the availability of capacity, Sadales Tikls, AS has invested in a significant upgrade of the 110/20 kilovolt (kV) transformer substation "Valdemarpils" in the Talsi region. The project, co-financed by the European Union (EU) Recovery
Youth
The Ministry of Employment, through the General Directorate of Youth Empowerment and Continuing Education (DGAJEP), presented checks worth approximately 22 million FCFA to beneficiaries of the youth entrepreneurship promotion program, funded by the Conference of Ministers of Youth and Sports of the Francophonie (CONFEJES). The total amount of checks awarded
Economic development
The 2025 Cajuina Festival is set to take place in Teresina, Piaui, from September 11 to 13, celebrating the state's iconic cajuina drink and its entire production chain. The event is sponsored by the State Secretariat for Economic Development (SDE) and supported by the Government of the State
Youth
As Nigeria grapples with pressing issues such as food insecurity, youth unemployment, and rural-urban migration, the Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme for Agribusiness Advancement (YESAA) is set to host its first national agri-startups exhibition and finance masterclass. The event, themed 'AGRIKSTARTEXPO', aims to provide support to rural farmers' groups
