Tag: Inclusive Growth
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How a Shared Future Can Save the World from Fragmentation
Understanding the idea of a shared future The notion of a “shared future” is more than a buzzword. It’s a practical lens for reimagining international relations, economy, technology, and culture as interdependent strands of a single human story. In a time when borders feel more permeable and yet politics often pulls in opposite directions, the…
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Why Greater Manchester is Growing Faster Than Anywhere Else in the UK
Overview: A regional powerhouse on the move Greater Manchester is proving a standout performer in the UK economy. It is outpacing the rest of the country, including traditionally strong regions like London, when it comes to growth rates and investment momentum. The driving force behind this surge is a combination of strategic funding, a coordinated…
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Governor Waiguru: How a Deliberate Policy Shift is Making Kirinyaga a Magnet for Investors
Overview: A deliberate shift toward inclusive, locally anchored development Kirinyaga is positioning itself as a magnet for investors and rural entrepreneurs, driven by a strategic policy shift championed by Governor Anne Waiguru. The administration emphasizes inclusivity, local ownership, and practical support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that anchor growth in the county. By aligning…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy to Tackle Jobs Crisis
Overview: A milestone toward a comprehensive employment framework In November 2025, Namibia took a decisive step toward strengthening its labor market with the convening of a high-level technical workshop in Swakopmund. The gathering, which brought together national experts, social partners, and government representatives, focused on drafting Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The workshop underscored…
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AfDB and Luxembourg Partner to Accelerate Africa’s Sustainable Growth
AfDB and Luxembourg Strengthen Ties for Africa’s Sustainable Growth The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Luxembourg have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable growth across Africa. The collaboration underscores the critical role international cooperation plays in mobilizing finance, sharing technical expertise, and promoting inclusive development on the continent. As Africa faces rapid urbanization, climate…
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Doha World Summit Opens, Pledges Faster Social Progress
Doha World Summit Opens with a Call to Accelerate Social Progress The world’s attention has gathered in Doha as global leaders begin a pivotal World Summit aimed at accelerating social progress and tackling stubborn inequalities. Three decades after the landmark Copenhagen summit, officials acknowledge that the path to universal protections and opportunities remains uneven, and…
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Urgent reforms urged as ILO warns of widening worker inequality
Why the warning matters now The UN International Labour Organization (ILO) has issued a stark warning: without rapid, concerted reforms, workers across the globe will face mounting inequality and diminished prospects. The new assessment emphasizes that the dignity and rights of workers must sit at the core of economic decision‑making if growth is to be…
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Flags Rise in Doha as Leaders Convene for UN Social Development Summit
Doha Hosts a Pivotal Moment for Global Social Development Flags fluttered and dignitaries gathered as Doha welcomed world leaders for a landmark UN social development summit at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The brief ceremony underscored the United Nations’ official designation of the QNCC as the venue where participants will work to reinvigorate the…
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Doha Takes Center Stage as UN Social Development Summit Opens
Doha Welcomes a Global Assembly for Social Development Flags rise and the air fills with a sense of purpose as world leaders gather in Doha for the United Nations Social Development Summit. The ceremony at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) marks a symbolic handover moment: the UN officially assumes the venue as a hub…