The Upper Reach Team interviewed Louis Farrugia, Chairman of Farsons Group of Companies, and asked him about the country’s economic growth in recent years and the challenges and opportunities his company is now facing. He also explained the benefits Malta has enjoyed because of its diverse economy and how his business in particular has developed and continues to grow into new markets. Mr. Farrugia gave his opinion on what traits and traditions make the Maltese people so special.
The Upper Reach Team interviewed Louis Farrugia, Chairman of Farsons Group of Companies, and asked him about the country’s economic growth in recent years and the challenges and opportunities his company is now facing. He also explained the benefits Malta has enjoyed because of its diverse economy and how his business in particular has developed and continues to grow into new markets. Mr. Farrugia gave his opinion on what traits and traditions make the Maltese people so special.
Creating a knowledge economy based on scientific and technological research and innovation is the top priority of the Omani government. Crucial to achieving this goal is The Research Council (TRC), which has developed a national research strategy for Oman that is linked to the sultanate’s overall development plans. Sayyed Dr. Fahad Bin Aljulanda Al Said, Assistant Secretary General of the Innovation Development Department of The Research Council, spoke with United World about the establishment of Innovation Park Muscat and how it will serve as a base for TRC and innovation support programs, as well as TRC’s role in building research capacity and a culture of innovation in the Oman.
Creating a knowledge economy based on scientific and technological research and innovation is the top priority of the Omani government. Crucial to achieving this goal is The Research Council (TRC), which has developed a national research strategy for Oman that is linked to the sultanate’s overall development plans. Sayyed Dr. Fahad Bin Aljulanda Al Said, Assistant Secretary General of the Innovation Development Department of The Research Council, spoke with United World about the establishment of Innovation Park Muscat and how it will serve as a base for TRC and innovation support programs, as well as TRC’s role in building research capacity and a culture of innovation in the Oman.
The United World team held a meeting with M.r Ramón Arosemena, in order to discuss the current situation of Panama’s Ministry of Public Works. He described the sector’s main characteristics, its growth related obstacles, and the great potential it has. Additionally, he described the relations with the United States and potential investors. Finally, he talked to us about the new government’s qualities and the Panamenian people’s profile. He stressed the importance of the canal’s enlargement as a main growth booster.
The United World team held a meeting with M.r Ramón Arosemena, in order to discuss the current situation of Panama’s Ministry of Public Works. He described the sector’s main characteristics, its growth related obstacles, and the great potential it has. Additionally, he described the relations with the United States and potential investors. Finally, he talked to us about the new government’s qualities and the Panamenian people’s profile. He stressed the importance of the canal’s enlargement as a main growth booster.
The ANC has been in power in South Africa since the installation of democracy in 1994. In the general elections in June this year, the party of the late Nelson Mandela once again won the majority vote, securing another five years in power. The current Secretary General of the ANC, Gwede Mantashe, gave this insightful interview to United World, where he spoke about progress made in South Africa over the last 20 years under the ANC, the party’s rejection of neoliberal policies, the importance of both public and private investment, and his interesting take on the reasons why corruption in Africa became so commonplace. He also discusses his personal background—from rugby coach to Executive Director Development Bank of South Africa—and where he and the party are heading in the future.
The ANC has been in power in South Africa since the installation of democracy in 1994. In the general elections in June this year, the party of the late Nelson Mandela once again won the majority vote, securing another five years in power. The current Secretary General of the ANC, Gwede Mantashe, gave this insightful interview to United World, where he spoke about progress made in South Africa over the last 20 years under the ANC, the party’s rejection of neoliberal policies, the importance of both public and private investment, and his interesting take on the reasons why corruption in Africa became so commonplace. He also discusses his personal background—from rugby coach to Executive Director Development Bank of South Africa—and where he and the party are heading in the future.
United World sat down with two of Africa’s most dynamic urban managers, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau and Mr. Trevor Fowler, to discuss the challenges of managing the city at the heart of the South African economy. Having hosted the C40 event this year and due to hold the Africities event in 2015, Johannesburg is certainly putting itself on the map as a driving force of African development agenda.
United World sat down with two of Africa’s most dynamic urban managers, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau and Mr. Trevor Fowler, to discuss the challenges of managing the city at the heart of the South African economy. Having hosted the C40 event this year and due to hold the Africities event in 2015, Johannesburg is certainly putting itself on the map as a driving force of African development agenda.
The United World team met with Jorge Abadia Pozuelo, Country Director of Movistar Costa Rica, to discuss the telecommunications sector in the Central American nation and, specifically, Movistar’s situation. He explained the most important measures taken since his arrival in the country, his strengths and weaknesses and the strategies for the future. He describes what has been achieved and the obstacles the company must overcome to maintain development. Lastly, he gave us his point of view on how telecommunications directly impact the country’s economic and social growth.
The United World team met with Jorge Abadia Pozuelo, Country Director of Movistar Costa Rica, to discuss the telecommunications sector in the Central American nation and, specifically, Movistar’s situation. He explained the most important measures taken since his arrival in the country, his strengths and weaknesses and the strategies for the future. He describes what has been achieved and the obstacles the company must overcome to maintain development. Lastly, he gave us his point of view on how telecommunications directly impact the country’s economic and social growth.