World Bank MENA Chief Economist: Towards a New Social Contract in the Middle East and North Africa

10 years ago

By Shanta Devarajan A snapshot of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region today reveals a diverse and discouraging…

US Welcomed at Davos as the New Emerging Market

10 years ago

The annual meeting of top businessmen, leading public officials, and a host of other VIPs in Davos usually sees emerging…

UK Economic Growth: Beyond the Glitter

10 years ago

The UK economy may be growing at an impressive clip; the spurt is powered by borrowed money and, as such,…

World Economic Forum: Who’s Packing for Davos

10 years ago

The ultimate networking event is set to kick off in a week with a record-setting 2,633 participants. The World Economic…

Henri de Castries: Pragmatism with a Human Touch

10 years ago

Business managers often point out that people are the greatest asset of any company. In interviews, CEOs unfailingly express a…

France – New Elan Takes Hold of Economy

10 years ago

The triple terrorist attacks that rocked France last week will have a negligible impact on the country’s economy. According to…

World Economic Forum: Chile and Colombia Best in Entrepreneurial Vitality

10 years ago

Most advanced economies are lagging in entrepreneurial vitality. According to a report published last week by the World Economic Forum,…

Masoud Barzani: Walking a Tightrope

10 years ago

The world’s largest nation without a country, the Kurds are slowly carving out a few slices of real estate to…

UNCDF: A Roadmap for Financial Inclusion

10 years ago

Nephathli is a man from Lesotho, formerly a mineworker in South Africa. His family’s main source of income is the…

Catherine Samba-Panza: Determined to Bring Peace and Democracy

10 years ago

She promises elections and works vigorously towards that ultimate goal, but will not stand as a candidate. President Catherine Samba-Panza…