EDFI: Africa and Energy Access – Financing Impact

Energy is arguably one of the major challenges the world faces today. For those living in extreme poverty, the lack…

12 years ago

Brazil’s Salvador with Major Construction Ahead of World Cup 2014

Salvador will host at least three of the main teams that qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In the…

12 years ago

Brazil’s World Cup Host Cities Will Have Additional Funds for Investing in Tourist Infrastructure

Resources from the Ministry of Tourism will be used for implementing tourist information centres, as well as putting up street…

12 years ago

Brazil Oil Leak to Cost Chevron $25 million

Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency said Thursday that Chevron Corp. will be fined nearly 50 million reais (approximately $25 million) for…

12 years ago

Enterprise Europe Network: Helping SMEs Realise their Potential

Small businesses looking to succeed in today’s market need to trade across borders, invest in research and development and access…

12 years ago

World Bank Group: Create Jobs by Focusing Industries to be Competitive

Focusing Investment in Industries Poised for Growth Can Help Generate Jobs, Income and Wealth.  By Janamitra Devan Job creation is…

12 years ago

European Council’s Van Rompey: Europe Must Overcome Crisis to Defend Democratic Values

European Council President Herman Van Rompuy’s speech "Europe on the World Stage" recently given in London emphasized the complete change…

12 years ago

WTO: The Changing Nature of Global Trade

By DG Pascal Lamy Although global supply chains have been with us for several decades, their increasing prominence is rapidly…

12 years ago

Itaú Unibanco Forms JV With Banco BMG

Itaú Unibanco announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Banco BMG to offer, distribution and marketing of payroll services. The…

12 years ago

Barclays’ Libor Rate Fixing Leads to Resignations

Barclays last week agreed to pay $453 million to settle U.S. and British authorities' allegations that the British bank tried…

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