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.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the USA, HE Farhod Salim, discusses economic growth, business opportunities and the development of bilateral ties.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the USA, HE Farhod Salim, discusses economic growth, business opportunities and the development of bilateral ties.
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tajikistan, HE Igor Lyakin-Frolov, talks to United World about Russia’s long history of diplomatic engagement with Tajikistan. This developed notably a century and a half ago during the time of the Russian Empire, when the Tajik Emirs officially became vassals of the Tsar during the 1860s. Ambassador Lyakin-Frolov discusses the expansion of relations since this time, development of the country during the Soviet period and the strong, economic, strategic and cultural ties that exist between Russia and Tajikistan today.
The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Tajikistan, HE Igor Lyakin-Frolov, talks to United World about Russia’s long history of diplomatic engagement with Tajikistan. This developed notably a century and a half ago during the time of the Russian Empire, when the Tajik Emirs officially became vassals of the Tsar during the 1860s. Ambassador Lyakin-Frolov discusses the expansion of relations since this time, development of the country during the Soviet period and the strong, economic, strategic and cultural ties that exist between Russia and Tajikistan today.