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South Africa Teetering on the Edge of Political and Economic Precipice
Keep South Africa Safe: the slogan is stamped on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s favourite facemask, and could refer to more than just the pandemic. The country is embroiled in an epic struggle to save the rule of law from falling prey
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Free Trade in Retreat in Europe due to Environmental and Labour Standards
The EU free trade baton, carried by the UK until Brexit, has been relayed to the Stockholm Six of like-minded liberal countries pushing back against French and Italian pressure for Europe to get tougher on trade defence, and relax on
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SIS Group Founder and Chairman Jaspal Sidhu: Making Quality Education Affordable
The SIS Group of K-12 Schools is focused on providing affordable, quality education in developing countries. Jaspal Sidhu, a Singaporean, heads Indonesia’s largest and most reputable chain of private schools operating at multiple price points under the brand SIS (www.sisschools.org).
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SASB CEO Janine Guillot: Following Personal Passions Into the World of Sustainability
Janine Guillot, CEO of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), has an enduring love of the great outdoors that has stoked and strengthened her passion for sustainability. Guillot graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas and began her career as
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IFC’s Blended Finance Department: Blending Public and Private Finance to Invest in Challenging Markets
What can be done to encourage more private investment in developing countries, especially the poorest and most fragile? This question lies at the heart of the development challenge today. Governments and development institutions alike recognise that the private sector is
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Retail to the Rescue, but… ‘Zombie’ Stores Still Face a Battle to Service Debt
Retail has undergone some major transformations triggered by the pandemic. With unemployment and disease surging in the US it is a paradox that the stock market is on a high. Another paradox is that private consumption is strong, with 2021
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WiseEnergy: Weathering Pandemic Storms a Result of Strong Culture and a Commitment to Clients and Mission
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken the world into uncharted waters. The ability to adapt to challenges solve problems can make a company not just a survivor, but a leader. When the pandemic struck, WiseEnergy rapidly transformed from a predominantly office-based
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CRC Credit Bureau Fizzes where Others Falter – Covid Pandemic Notwithstanding
CRC Credit Bureau Ltd (CRC) is a fully licensed credit bureau operator with tested and trusted solutions. The private limited liability company, led by Dr Ahmed ‘Tunde’ Popoola, has operated in Nigeria for 11 years, incorporated under the laws of
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Government Should End Secretive Trade Negotiations, say UK Parliamentarians
The government should overhaul its secretive approach to post-Brexit trade negotiations, according to a new report. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Trade & Export Promotion, which is backed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), suggests negotiations should be open
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The Size of Biden’s Fiscal Package
The monetary policy report submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to the U.S. Congress on Friday Feb. 19 showed that the Fed’s members have improved economic growth expectations for 2021 and 2022, expect lower unemployment
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