Ethiopia is the most interesting place in the world for investment in leather. Yigzaw Assefa, Managing Director of Bahirdar Tannery and Chairman of the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), explains why, as well as where the country’s light manufacturing sector is heading.
Ethiopia is the most interesting place in the world for investment in leather. Yigzaw Assefa, Managing Director of Bahirdar Tannery and Chairman of the Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA), explains why, as well as where the country’s light manufacturing sector is heading.
Downstream sector gears up for technology and capacity upgradation as global oil prices allow room for achieving self sufficiency
Downstream sector gears up for technology and capacity upgradation as global oil prices allow room for achieving self sufficiency
Already one of Japan’s most desirable cities to live in, Yokohama is also aiming to be its easiest and most rewarding to work. It is pioneering special support programs for women entrepreneurs, offers substantial benefits and incentives for businesses, and even has signs in three languages, including English, to help foreigners settle in. Mayor Fumiko Hayashi details the city’s advantages and explains why, from individuals to start-ups to blue-chip multinationals prefer Yokohama.
Already one of Japan’s most desirable cities to live in, Yokohama is also aiming to be its easiest and most rewarding to work. It is pioneering special support programs for women entrepreneurs, offers substantial benefits and incentives for businesses, and even has signs in three languages, including English, to help foreigners settle in. Mayor Fumiko Hayashi details the city’s advantages and explains why, from individuals to start-ups to blue-chip multinationals prefer Yokohama.
Vast desert etched with enigmatic ancient figures characterize the region where Pisco came alive
Vast desert etched with enigmatic ancient figures characterize the region where Pisco came alive
The city of Barranquilla’s strategic location, talented labor pool, industrial parks and world-class port make it a top destination for investors
The city of Barranquilla’s strategic location, talented labor pool, industrial parks and world-class port make it a top destination for investors
Targeting the diaspora, farming communities and SMEs, Abay Bank’s profits have been rising on average by 78% annually, and were up 122% last year alone. Yehuala Gessesse, President of Abay Bank, outlines its strategy to reach more of the population and keep it on such an impressive growth trajectory, and why investors should take a look at Ethiopia.
Targeting the diaspora, farming communities and SMEs, Abay Bank’s profits have been rising on average by 78% annually, and were up 122% last year alone. Yehuala Gessesse, President of Abay Bank, outlines its strategy to reach more of the population and keep it on such an impressive growth trajectory, and why investors should take a look at Ethiopia.
The government is working closely with private firms in the transport and communications sectors to turn well-positioned Cyprus into a competitive business and logistics hub
The government is working closely with private firms in the transport and communications sectors to turn well-positioned Cyprus into a competitive business and logistics hub
With Guayaquil on course to becoming “the smartest city in Latin America” thanks to companies like Telconet, ESPOL polytechnic is churning out the graduates that will help to turn El Litoral’s economy into one driven by knowledge and innovation
With Guayaquil on course to becoming “the smartest city in Latin America” thanks to companies like Telconet, ESPOL polytechnic is churning out the graduates that will help to turn El Litoral’s economy into one driven by knowledge and innovation
An essential piece in the Italian government’s reform agenda is the Jobs Act. Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Giuliano Poletti highlights the changes introduced that have produced more than 750,000 permanent contracts last year and created more flexibility in Italy’s labor market.
An essential piece in the Italian government’s reform agenda is the Jobs Act. Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Giuliano Poletti highlights the changes introduced that have produced more than 750,000 permanent contracts last year and created more flexibility in Italy’s labor market.
Connecting the Iranian economy to global financial markets has now been made possible with the lifting of sanctions earlier this year. Dr Hamed Soltaninejad, CEO of Iran Mercantile Exchange, the country’s Tehran-based commodities exchange, looks at the best ways for foreign investors to enter Iran’s financial market.
Connecting the Iranian economy to global financial markets has now been made possible with the lifting of sanctions earlier this year. Dr Hamed Soltaninejad, CEO of Iran Mercantile Exchange, the country’s Tehran-based commodities exchange, looks at the best ways for foreign investors to enter Iran’s financial market.
