Christopher Miller, the IFC’s Country Officer for Tajikistan, discusses national pro-business reforms, his organization’s advisory role in Dushanbe, and the significant growth of the IFC’s investment portfolio in the country.
Christopher Miller, the IFC’s Country Officer for Tajikistan, discusses national pro-business reforms, his organization’s advisory role in Dushanbe, and the significant growth of the IFC’s investment portfolio in the country.
The PM Communications team interviewed Honorable Hanna Tetteh, and asked her about Ghana’s foreign policy, and its relationship with the EU in general, and the UK in particular. Ms. Tetteh spoke about the ECOWAS, the impact of the EPA on the economic diversification of the Ghanaian economy, and the competitive advantages of Ghana as a destination for FDI in the West African region.
The PM Communications team interviewed Honorable Hanna Tetteh, and asked her about Ghana’s foreign policy, and its relationship with the EU in general, and the UK in particular. Ms. Tetteh spoke about the ECOWAS, the impact of the EPA on the economic diversification of the Ghanaian economy, and the competitive advantages of Ghana as a destination for FDI in the West African region.
United World interviewed Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname to the United States, Subhas Mungra; the team asked Ambassador Mungra about Suriname’s economic diversification, the country’s relations with the United States, and advice for American investors interested in the country. Ambassador Mungra claimed that Suriname’s priority is economic diversification and that relations between Suriname and the US were strong and becoming stronger. Ambassador Mungra also highlighted the most interesting sectors for foreign investors looking into Suriname.
United World interviewed Ambassador of the Republic of Suriname to the United States, Subhas Mungra; the team asked Ambassador Mungra about Suriname’s economic diversification, the country’s relations with the United States, and advice for American investors interested in the country. Ambassador Mungra claimed that Suriname’s priority is economic diversification and that relations between Suriname and the US were strong and becoming stronger. Ambassador Mungra also highlighted the most interesting sectors for foreign investors looking into Suriname.
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. Hilal Ali Zaher Al Hinai Secretary General of The Research Council to discuss their role in Oman.
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. Hilal Ali Zaher Al Hinai Secretary General of The Research Council to discuss their role in Oman.
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. AbdulBaki to discuss their role in Oman.
The United World team met with the Research Council’s Dr. AbdulBaki to discuss their role in Oman.
The Upper Reach Team interviewed Mr. John Cassar White, Chairman of Bank of Valletta and asked him about the country’s economic growth in recent years and the challenges and opportunities the banking system currently faces. He also expressed BOV’s commitment to Malta’s development and how the bank can support the country’s restructuring process. Mr. Cassar White talked about investment opportunities in Malta and what is being done to attract more foreign direct investment.
The Upper Reach Team interviewed Mr. John Cassar White, Chairman of Bank of Valletta and asked him about the country’s economic growth in recent years and the challenges and opportunities the banking system currently faces. He also expressed BOV’s commitment to Malta’s development and how the bank can support the country’s restructuring process. Mr. Cassar White talked about investment opportunities in Malta and what is being done to attract more foreign direct investment.
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.