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A Famine of ‘Biblical Proportion’
The worst humanitarian crisis since the end of World War II. That is how World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley described the impact of the corona pandemic on vulnerable people in countries suffering war and drought. According to
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African Finance Evolution: It May Not Be Televised Yet, but the World Is Certainly Taking Note
Burkina Faso-based Fidelis Finance specialises in meeting leasing, credit, factoring, surety and payment guarantee needs — especially those of West African SMEs. The company’s knowhow has earned it national and international recognition, raised living standards and created jobs in the
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World Bank on Social Protection in Africa: Can Safety Nets Close the Poverty Gap in Burkina Faso and Ensure Family Welfare?
With focused and courageous policy decisions, Burkina Faso’s government can cover the country’s poor with an effective and efficient safety net. This end is achievable simply by realigning and better targeting existing expenditures. The reallocation of energy subsidies that mainly
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Ann Low, US Department of State: Go Green by 2019 – Make Business Registration Easy Everywhere by 2019
The “Go Green by 2019” campaign is designed to promote transparent and user-friendly business registration processes worldwide. It is a joint initiative of the Kauffman Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and
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World Bank on Social Protection in Africa: Burkina Faso Mobile Childcare Scheme Could Transform Public Works
Children put to sleep on the ground, exposed to sun, wind and rain near dangerous construction sites – while their mothers work. Women without childcare facilities are falling ever deeper into poverty. Their children are missing school and sometimes watching
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CFI.co Meets the CEO of Fidelis Finance: Abdoulaye Kouafilann Sory
Fidelis Finance CEO Abdoulaye Kouafilann Sory, a dedication to empower entrepreneurs’ capabilities. Is it true that you started your first business at the age of eight? What an unexpected question! Surely this information must come from a member of my
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Florence Parly: Sales Push
French ministers of Defence are expected to not just administer the country’s armed forces, but help sell military hardware as well. A political outsider, Florence Parly was recruited into the cabinet by President Emanuel Macron and Prime Minister Édouard Philippe
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PwC Nigeria: Does Size Really Matter? Economic and Fiscal Implications of Nigeria’s Rebased GDP
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an internationally recognised measure of economy size and strength. It is importance to have up-to-date data so the rebasing is a step in the right direction. It is expected to make planning and investment decisions
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Sahel Countries Set to Receive Record Amounts in Aid
The countries of the Sahel region are set to receive unprecedented levels of aid to help them overcome poverty and political strife. The European Union and the World Bank have pledged to disburse no less than $8bn in fresh aid
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Africapitalism: A Way to Unleash Africa’s Potential
Doing well in business whilst doing good for Africa. That is the challenge set by Nigerian banker-turned-philanthropist Tony Elumelu who earlier this week announced a five-fold increase in the number of grants his foundation provides to business start-ups. The Tony
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