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There are an estimated 200 million acres of land in Sudan, 70% of which is not being utilized. This is why the Government has identified the agriculture and livestock sector as being one of the most important sectors, and it is playing a vital role in food security and employment opportunities and is making a direct contribution to poverty and social development. It already employs 80% of the Sudanese workforce, and accounts for almost 40% of GDP. One of the biggest players in the agriculture in Sudan is Kenana Sugar Company. Managing Director Mohamed Elmardi Eltigani speaks to AFA Press about the agriculture industry, Kenana and its entry into the bionenergy field, and the company’s admirable CSR work

Banco Valor is empowering business and entrepreneurial change with vision and integrity

The Sabah Development Corridor was launched in 2008 to enhance the quality of life of its people by accelerating the growth of Sabah’s economy, promoting regional balance and bridging the rural-urban divide. In an interview with PM Communications, President of the Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA) Datuk Yaakub Johari talks about the organization’s role in developing the region, and the context of ASEAN in developing Malaysia and Asia as a whole

TransCentury is truly a Kenyan success story. Founded by a group of entrepreneurial Kenyans who saw opportunities in growth sectors, TransCentury is now one of Africa’s leading investment and infrastructure companies, which is also listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. In an interview with United World, CEO of TransCentury Dr. Gachao Kiuna talks about Africa’s infrastructural opportunities and challenges and how TransCentury is using its ‘simple’ investment policy to achieve impressive ROI

CEO of the Kenyan Bankers Association Mr. Habil Olaka talks to United World about the role played by the banking sector in the country’s remarkable growth and the plans for the future of the industry in Kenya, including a move to create the Nairobi International Financial Center; a hub not only for the EAC and COMESA regions, but for the whole of Africa

Shaukat Tarin is a senior banker from Pakistan and former Finance Minister of Pakistan (from 2009 to 2010) in the Yousaf Raza Gillani-led government. Under his supervision, the country successfully negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a 23-month $7.6 billion bailout package, which boosted Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves and helped avert a sovereign default. On 7 October 2008, he was appointed adviser to the government and was elevated to the post of finance minister after being elected as a senator from Sindh on 27 July 2009. Tarin resigned from the ministry on February 23, 2010 to "raise equity from the market for Silkbank," which while working at finance ministry was "a clear conflict of interest." He served as an Executive Director of Silk Bank Limited until April 2011. Before his ministerial role, Tarin served as the country manager of Citibank and did tenures as head of Habib Bank, Union Bank, and twice as chairman of Karachi Stock Exchange. He currently sits on the board of Silk Bank

Economic development has led to rapid growth of the real estate sector, particularly residential as more and more Mongolians find themselves in a position to buy their own homes. Established in 1991, Odcon is one of leading construction companies in Mongolia. Mr L. Munkhbat, Executive Director of Odcon, speaks to Untied World about the development of the construction sector, his company and its commitment to employee development and welfare

It is an exciting time for the ports and shipping industry of Pakistan, with the establishment of new industrial zones and coal-fired power plants to power those zones; the upgrade of Port Qasim and the massive upgrade of Gwadar Port; funded by China, the port will soon become the starting point of the Pak-China economic corridor and the ideal gateway to the Far East. The majority of these port developments have been funded by the private sector on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) basis. Kamran Michael, Pakistan’s Minister of Ports and Shipping, speaks to Upper Reach about BOT opportunities and these new developments

Front Gate is an interior design and construction firm which aims to create the perfect working or living environment using the most modern and eco-conscious materials and standards. Some of its most prestigious international clients in Mongolia include Pepsi, Standard Chartered Bank, Anglo American, and the World Bank. Front Gate is looking for international partners to help us to continue to expand our portfolio of satisfied clients. CEO and architect, Ms A. Tsengelmaa, speaks to Untied World about the company

Mongolia's GDP per capita is expected to rise from $2,300 in 2011 to $8,000 by 2016. As Mongolians become more affluent, there is naturally an increasing demand for insurance, particularly health, car, home and life insurance. Ms. Davaajav Chinbaatar, CEO of Practical Insurance, speaks about the growth of the insurance industry in Mongolia, her company's position at the forefront and what sets it apart from other insurance companies