European Investment Fund (EIF): EUR 180m of Loans for Microbusinesses Across Europe Under Progress Microfinance

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After completing his 26-month military service, Andronikos (23) set up his own car wash business on his parent’s land. The…

MIDA: Malaysia – Your Profit Centre in Asia

13 years ago

Malaysia is strategically located at the crossroads of East-West trade. The country consists of thirteen states and three Federal Territories,…

Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) and INET Council on the Euro Zone Crisis (ICEC): Europe is Sleepwalking Towards Disaster of Incalculable Proportions

13 years ago

The alternative to fixing the euro is a catastrophic crisis with the euro zone socially unsustainable. The dilemma is how…

Brazil Cuts Interest Rates to Record Low to Stimulate GDP Growth

13 years ago

As less consumer spending and lower business confidence cause the Brazilian economy to slow, President Rousseff looks to boost growth…

EDFI: Africa and Energy Access – Financing Impact

13 years ago

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

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

13 years ago

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

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

13 years ago

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

Brazil Oil Leak to Cost Chevron $25 million

13 years ago

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

Enterprise Europe Network: Helping SMEs Realise their Potential

13 years ago

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

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

13 years ago

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