Tag: Economic Development
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Int’l Trade Fair Set to Boost Ethiopia’s Exports in Addis Ababa Next Week
Overview of the 15th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair In what is expected to be a landmark event for Ethiopia’s export and manufacturing sectors, the 15th Ethio-Chamber International Trade Fair will be held at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa from February 4 to February 8, 2026. The fair, organized by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and…
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Ontario approves Ring of Fire power line to spur jobs
Ontario approves electricity line to Ring of Fire Ontario has moved forward with a major infrastructure project that could reshape the northern portion of the province’s economy. The government announced approval for a 230-kilometre electricity transmission line that will run from Nipigon Bay to an area near the Aroland First Nation, bringing power to the…
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A Vote of Confidence: Massilly Bets $85 Million on Brantford Plant
A vote of confidence for Brantford’s economy Massilly North America has announced a landmark investment of 85 million dollars to launch metal can production at its Brantford facility. The decision marks a significant vote of confidence in Brantford’s manufacturing ecosystem and its ability to support a growing Canadian food packaging industry. The project aims to…
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Leyte celebrates a brighter future with solar power project
Leyte lights the way with a new solar power project The house-approved future for Leyte is looking brighter as a major solar power project moves from proposal to reality. After extensive studies and negotiations lasting almost five years, a landmark agreement was reached to pursue large-scale solar energy development in this island province. The project…
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Quiet Power Shift: Burkina Faso and Ghana Rewriting Africa’s Development Playbook
Introduction: A Subtle But Strategic Shift Across Africa, headlines often spotlight debt, unemployment, and political drama. Yet a quieter, sustained transformation is taking shape in West Africa, driven by state-led investment and pragmatic governance. Burkina Faso and Ghana illustrate a growing trend where governments are embracing long-term infrastructure, domestic industries, and diversified financing to insulate…
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Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status Revival
Introduction: A City at the Center of National Balance Awassa, long celebrated as a beacon of unity, cultural diversity, and regional development in southern Ethiopia, stands at a pivotal moment. As national leaders debate the potential designation of Awassa as a Federal City, the moment is about more than administrative reorganization. It is about economic…
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When Protest Meets Pragmatism: Communities Oppose Data Centers but Embrace the Factories That Supply Them
In Taylor, a paradox unfolds Last month in Taylor, Texas, residents stood before a city council to oppose a proposed data center, citing concerns from energy use to local infrastructure strain. But as the meeting progressed, the same neighborhood found itself quietly backing a different kind of project: a tech factory expected to supply parts…
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World Bank Poorest Nations Report: Kenya & Sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding the World Bank’s Poorest Nations Report The World Bank’s latest assessment of global poverty sheds new light on the distribution of income across nations, with a particular focus on the threshold of extreme poverty. Central to the analysis is the concept that a substantial share of the population in several countries survives on less…
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Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status as a Path to Economic Revival, Accountability and National Balance
Awassa at a Crossroads: A City, a Model, a Moment Awassa, the capital of Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples (SNNP) region, has long symbolized regional diversity and shared progress. As debates roil about its future governance structure, the city stands at a critical juncture. Advocates argue that granting Awassa federal city status could unlock…
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A southern economy in the north: Warrington’s reinvention in a changing era
Introduction: a town reimagining its purpose When a demolition excavator claws into the shell of a former Unilever soap factory in Warrington, it marks more than the end of an era. It signals a deliberate shift in a town that’s learned to live with change—the kind of change that reshapes industry, transport, and community life.…