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World Bank: Efforts for Better Land Governance in Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to nearly half of the world’s usable, uncultivated land but so far the continent has not been able to develop these unused tracts, estimated at more than 202 million hectares, to dramatically reduce poverty and boost
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UN Says Bangladesh Labour Laws Fall Short of International Standards
The United Nations labour agency today on Monday 22nd July that amendments to the Bangladesh Labour Act “will hopefully prove to be a first step” in addressing workers’ rights and boosting occupational safety and health, but urged the Government to
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World Bank: Philippines Poised for More and Better Jobs
By Axel Van Trotsenburg, World Bank Vice President for East Asia and Pacific If the first quarter of this year is any indication, the Philippines is doing well in terms of gross domestic product (GDP) growth. At almost 8 percent,
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Investor Confidence in Dubai Real Estate Sets Tone for Big Year at Mid East’s Largest Property Show
Cityscape Global prepares to host more than 200 exhibitors as Dubai real estate benefits from AED50 billion investment surge in 2012. Dubai, UAE, 17 July 2013: The renewed investor confidence in Dubai’s real estate market is reflected in the emirate’s
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IMF: Ireland Approaching Best Practice in Fiscal Reporting & Forecasting
The IMF published on July 16th a Fiscal Transparency Assessment (FTA) report for Ireland, which was carried out at the request of the Irish Government by a Fiscal Affairs Department team that visited Dublin in March 2013. This report constitutes
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Nelson Mandela: Giant of Our Times
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July: This year’s commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day comes at a moment of deep reflection on the life and work of Madiba, as the universally revered leader remains
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IMF: KSA Is One of The Top G-20 Performers
On July 08, 2013, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has been one of the best performing G-20 economies in recent years, and has supported the global
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Edelweiss – An Indian Financial Powerhouse
Edelweiss is a leading Indian financial services conglomerate that provides a wide range of financial products and services, serving a large diversified client base that includes individuals, institutions and companies. At the end of FY13, it had a balance sheet
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The Swiss Banks: Handing Over Data
The tax row with the United States is raising a feeling of uncertainty among cantonal banks, as well as adding a greater administrative burden, even for banks that are not directly concerned, a swissinfo.ch survey of all 24 institutions has
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Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Announces Investment Policy
Asset allocation to support preservation of capital, maximisation of returns and infrastructure development José Filomeno dos Santos appointed FSDEA chairman Luanda, Angola, 21 June 2013 – The Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), today announced the publication of its Investment Policy
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