Tag: Public Investment
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Stop Building the 17th Floor First: Youthful Leadership for Africa’s Next Era
Introduction: Reframing Ambition for Africa’s Future The phrase Stop Building the 17th Floor First captures a stubborn impulse: we often chase monumental prestige projects while the basics—jobs, health, education, reliable governance—remain underfunded. Recently, Namibia has been linked to bold plans for a film city aimed at rivaling Hollywood. While such visions can spark pride and…
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Mpamaa Primary School Dodoma Gets 197m for Classrooms and Sanitation Upgrades
Government allocates 197 million shillings to Mpamaa Primary School in Dodoma The government has disbursed 197 million Tanzanian shillings to Mpamaa Primary School in Dodoma City for a range of development projects aimed at modernizing the school’s facilities. The funding supports both classroom construction and the renovation of sanitation facilities, with the goal of improving…
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Mpamaa Primary School Dodoma Receives 197 Million for Classroom Builds and Sanitation Upgrades
Government allocates 197 Million for Mpamaa Primary School development In a move to strengthen educational infrastructure in Dodoma, the government has disbursed 197 million Tanzanian shillings to Mpamaa Primary School. The funds are earmarked for a range of development projects aimed at improving teaching and learning conditions in the school, located in the Dodoma City…
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New social housing investment boosts West and South Yorkshire economy
Overview of the investment The government has announced more than £1.5 billion in funding to accelerate the construction of social housing across West and South Yorkshire. The announcement signals a strong commitment to expanding affordable homes in a region that has faced housing pressures for years, including rising rents and the need for suitable accommodation…
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€20M Banner Plaza Opens Near Ennis, Creating 120 Local Jobs
New gateway to the west of Ennis The long-awaited €20 million Banner Plaza service station has officially opened at Junction 12 on the M18, marking a major milestone for Ennis and the surrounding countryside. After years of planning and community debate, the project has moved from speculative talks to a functioning hub designed to serve…
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Governments Must Invest in Preparing Workers for AI, Says PM Wong
Policy Imperative: Investing in an AI-Ready Workforce Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has underscored a central tenet of modern economic strategy: as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes workplaces, governments must take an active role in preparing workers for the transition. He warned that relying solely on market forces risks lagging behind rapid technological change and widening…
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Governments must invest more in preparing workers for AI, says PM Wong
New Call for Public Investment in AI-Ready Skills Gyeongju, South Korea — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a pointed message on the role of government in the AI era, arguing that preparing workers for artificial intelligence is a national priority and cannot be left to market forces alone. Speaking to business leaders and policymakers at…
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Museveni Unveils Plan for Kidepo International Airport Amid Karamoja Development Push
Overview: A Bold Vision for Karamoja’s Connectivity In Moroto District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced a sweeping development agenda for the Karamoja sub-region, featuring a flagship project: an international airport in Kidepo that would rival Entebbe International Airport in scale. Speaking at a campaign rally at Naitakwae Boma Grounds and flanked by the First Lady…
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Sweden Rail Maintenance Plan: Backlog Cleared by 2037
Sweden’s New Infrastructure Plan Sets a 25‑Year Rail Repair Horizon Sweden’s government and Trafikverket unveiled a sweeping proposal for the country’s transport infrastructure, centered on a 12-year funding envelope of 1.171 trillion kronor. Finance Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) has called this historically large allocation, 27 percent higher than the current plan, a turning point for…
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Trafikverket plan 2026–2037: 25 years to fix Sweden railways
Overview of the Trafikverket plan 2026–2037 The Trafikverket plan for 2026–2037 outlines a total investment of 1,171 billion kronor aimed at Sweden’s rail and transport network. Infrastructure and Housing Minister Andreas Carlson has described the plan as a historically large expansion of the country’s infrastructure program. The core ambition is to close the long-standing maintenance…