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The nation’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector has registered astronomical growth over the years, and is ranked amongst the fastest growing in Africa. Uganda and its friendly business environment bring a wide range of hi-tech opportunities in areas such as data, mobile banking and fiber-optics.

Various energy and mineral projects aim to tap into Uganda’s resource-rich soils to help meet domestic demand for power and add value to its mineral stocks.

Snow on the equator, the largest freshwater lake in Africa, and the longest river in the world. Organic, pesticide-free produce and 30 different types of banana. This is Uganda for tourists, where lush vegetation, wild game, and friendly locals come together to make Uganda an inviting home-away-from-home for travelers in search of everything from cultural interaction to wild game to extraordinary beauty.

The United World team interviewed Mr. Gil S. Beltran, Undersecretary and Chief Economics in the Department of Finance of the Philippines, and discussed with him the achievements of the Aquino administration and the economic roadmap for the future. Usec. Beltran shed light on the key priorities for future investment and the benefits of regional financial integration.

Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Angola have not always been so smooth but the visit of Secretary of State John Kerry to the ever-developing African country in May marked 21 years of full diplomatic relations which have been fruitful for both nations

From bloody civil war to sub-Saharan success story. Angola’s wealth of raw materials as well as its intelligent leadership has helped transform the country into an African power

Transport links are crucial if Angola wants to become a logistical center for neighboring countries and Minister of the Year Augusto da Silva Tomás has high aims

Angola acting locally but thinking regionally as large-scale investment boosts intermodal transport network to get country up to speed in the globalized 21st century

The successful construction of a high-tech airport close to Luanda that will be able to welcome 13 million passengers per year leads Angola’s ambitious yet realistic aviation aims

Complementary nature of private and public investment regenerates national logistics network in fast-growing country highly dependent on international trade