Tag: Economic Development
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Africa’s Capital: AFIS 2025 Urges Domestic Investment
AFIS 2025 Sets a Bold Agenda for Africa’s Financial Future The Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 opened in Casablanca with a clarion call from regional leaders: Africa must harness its own capital to drive sustained growth, reduce dependency on external funding, and accelerate the continent’s development agenda. The inaugural panel highlighted a shared sense…
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16 Candidates Face Off In Anambra Gov Election As Key Issues Take Centre Stage
Overview: A pivotal moment for Anambra State As Anambra State residents head to the polls to elect their next governor, the election campaign has brought a spotlight to issues that matter most to everyday citizens. With 16 candidates vying for the top office, voters are weighing policies on security, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic development.…
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Xi Links China’s Development to MAGA Vision in Trump Meeting
Xi Jinping Ties China’s Development to the MAGA Vision in Trump Meeting In a surprising and highly symbolic moment, Chinese President Xi Jinping connected China’s ongoing development and revitalization with the United States’ political agenda, specifically President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) vision. The remarks came during a formal meeting with Trump shortly…
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Paga Emerges as Ghana’s Top Informal Trade Gateway
Overview: Paga in the spotlight Paga, a bustling border town in Ghana’s Upper East Region, has claimed the title as the country’s most active informal trade gateway for the final quarter of 2024. New data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) highlight the town’s pivotal role in moving goods across the informal economy, surpassing other…
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Oti Region to Welcome 500MW Biomass Plant: A Leap Toward a 24-Hour Economy
Overview: A New Powerhouse for the Oti Region The Oti Region of Ghana is set for a significant economic transformation with the proposed construction of a 500-megawatt biomass plant. Spearheaded by the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the flagship project envisions a reliable, renewable energy source that could power homes, factories, and transport networks around the clock.…
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Oti Region Advances with 500MW Biomass Plant Initiative
Overview: A Turning Point for Oti’s Energy Landscape The Oti Region of Ghana is poised for a significant energy and economic transformation with the proposed development of a 500-megawatt biomass plant. Spearheaded by the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, the flagship project aims to deliver a reliable, renewable source of electricity that can support industrialization, attract investment,…
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Xi Jinping Says China’s Development Aligns with MAGA Vision in Bilateral Discussion
China’s Development and the MAGA Vision: A Diplomatic Narrative In a high-profile encounter that underscored the ceremonial as well as strategic aspects of U.S.-China diplomacy, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China’s development and national revitalization go hand in hand with the vision promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump to “Make America Great Again.” The…
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Xi Jinping Ties China’s Development to Trump’s MAGA Vision in Uneasy US-China Dialogue
Xi Jinping Frames Cooperation as Mutual Destiny In a striking remark during recent talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that China’s path toward revitalization is closely aligned with the policy goals championed by U.S. President Donald Trump, specifically the idea of making America great again. The comment, delivered in the context of high-level meetings, signals…
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AU Unveils $30 Billion Plan to Revitalize Africa’s Struggling Aviation Sector
Overview of the Plan The African Union (AU) has unveiled an ambitious $30 billion strategy to overhaul the continent’s ailing aviation sector. Aimed at closing decades of infrastructure gaps and boosting regional and international connectivity, the plan signals a bold shift in how Africa approaches air transport, safety, and economic development. What the Plan Envisions…
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EMDE Climate Finance Surges in 2025: Domestic Investment Drives Growth
Global climate finance tops $1 trillion in EMDEs, with domestic funds leading Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are increasingly central to the world’s climate finance landscape. The latest Global Landscape of Climate Finance 2025: EMDE Spotlight from Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) shows that in 2023, climate finance across EMDEs exceeded USD 1 trillion. Domestic…