With Turkey’s G20 Presidency proposing Islamic finance tools as a credible option for long-term financing for infrastructure investments, the spotlight is shining on Turkey’s own participation banking sector. Osman Çelik, the newly appointed Chairman of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, talks us through the advancements taking place in the sector, as Istanbul bids to become a global financial center.
With Turkey’s G20 Presidency proposing Islamic finance tools as a credible option for long-term financing for infrastructure investments, the spotlight is shining on Turkey’s own participation banking sector. Osman Çelik, the newly appointed Chairman of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, talks us through the advancements taking place in the sector, as Istanbul bids to become a global financial center.
Vice-President of Colombia Germán Vargas Lleras highlights the country’s regional advantages, such as its transparency, lack of corruption and equal opportunities, that are sparking a “wonderful” reaction from the private sector and seeing billions in FDI and long-term commitments pouring into the infrastructure sector in particular, as Colombia targets a top three position in Latin America for its infrastructure.
Vice-President of Colombia Germán Vargas Lleras highlights the country’s regional advantages, such as its transparency, lack of corruption and equal opportunities, that are sparking a “wonderful” reaction from the private sector and seeing billions in FDI and long-term commitments pouring into the infrastructure sector in particular, as Colombia targets a top three position in Latin America for its infrastructure.
Incentives such as the new Public-Private Partnerships Law, which means the state can only pay for projects actually in progress and penalizes poor workmanship, are raising the quality of infrastructure in Colombia. Luis Fernando Andrade Moreno, President of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), discusses how removing obstacles to investment and encouraging higher productivity are reshaping the sector.
Incentives such as the new Public-Private Partnerships Law, which means the state can only pay for projects actually in progress and penalizes poor workmanship, are raising the quality of infrastructure in Colombia. Luis Fernando Andrade Moreno, President of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), discusses how removing obstacles to investment and encouraging higher productivity are reshaping the sector.
We sit with Penda Ya Ndakolo, Namibia’s Minister of Defense, and discuss the importance of 25 years of independence and the role of the defense force in providing peace and stability. He offers his perspective on further regional integration and the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means, and we also examine how the ministry is addressing some of the major threats facing the nation, including illegal trafficking, poaching and piracy.
We sit with Penda Ya Ndakolo, Namibia’s Minister of Defense, and discuss the importance of 25 years of independence and the role of the defense force in providing peace and stability. He offers his perspective on further regional integration and the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means, and we also examine how the ministry is addressing some of the major threats facing the nation, including illegal trafficking, poaching and piracy.
Cyprus’ Minister for Energy, Commerce, Industry and Trade Yiorgos Lakkotrypis discusses the country’s energy outlook with regards to offshore gas, as well as the steps being taken to create more jobs and entrepreneurs through the key resilient sectors of the economy.
Cyprus’ Minister for Energy, Commerce, Industry and Trade Yiorgos Lakkotrypis discusses the country’s energy outlook with regards to offshore gas, as well as the steps being taken to create more jobs and entrepreneurs through the key resilient sectors of the economy.
Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Jaime Basilio Monteiro, explains in his interview with PM Communications how his country managed to achieve the peace and stability it can be proud of as it celebrates its 40th independence anniversary, and how it serves as a guarantee of security for both investors and tourists.
Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Jaime Basilio Monteiro, explains in his interview with PM Communications how his country managed to achieve the peace and stability it can be proud of as it celebrates its 40th independence anniversary, and how it serves as a guarantee of security for both investors and tourists.
Through Japan’s “Made From Japan, Made By Japan, Made In Japan” or FBI strategy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshimasa Hayashi shares with Globus Vision the future of the agriculture sector in Japan in a more globalized world.
Through Japan’s “Made From Japan, Made By Japan, Made In Japan” or FBI strategy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshimasa Hayashi shares with Globus Vision the future of the agriculture sector in Japan in a more globalized world.
An innovative customer-oriented approach, coupled with the backing of international strategic partner BNP Paribas, has allowed TEB to grow into the leading bank for SMEs and startups in Turkey. CEO Umit Leblebici explains why TEB’s relationships with its clients are built on trust and positive results.
An innovative customer-oriented approach, coupled with the backing of international strategic partner BNP Paribas, has allowed TEB to grow into the leading bank for SMEs and startups in Turkey. CEO Umit Leblebici explains why TEB’s relationships with its clients are built on trust and positive results.
Initiatives such as the Colombo Port Expansion Project (CPEP), which will add three more terminals and make Sri Lanka’s capital home to one of the largest ports in the world, are consolidating the country’s position as a shipping hub. Shashi Dhanatunge, Chairman of the Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd., highlights the need for more infrastructure and the far-reaching benefits of creating a coastal shipping industry in Sri Lanka.
Initiatives such as the Colombo Port Expansion Project (CPEP), which will add three more terminals and make Sri Lanka’s capital home to one of the largest ports in the world, are consolidating the country’s position as a shipping hub. Shashi Dhanatunge, Chairman of the Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd., highlights the need for more infrastructure and the far-reaching benefits of creating a coastal shipping industry in Sri Lanka.
Chancellor Yoshida highlights the exciting transformation happening in Japan’s education sector and why Ritsumeikan University is ideal positioned to not only be “Asia’s Gateway” for international students, but also lead the way in shaping Japan’s youth for a more globalized world.
Chancellor Yoshida highlights the exciting transformation happening in Japan’s education sector and why Ritsumeikan University is ideal positioned to not only be “Asia’s Gateway” for international students, but also lead the way in shaping Japan’s youth for a more globalized world.
