The economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to the establishment of a number of debt-relief and financing options for cash-strapped countries. But just how many emerging markets have benefitted from these initiatives?
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IFC Invest About $3 Million in Quest Medical Imaging Ghana
Accra, Ghana//—A partnership between IFC and South African radiology specialist Bergman, Ross and Partners Incorporated (BRP) announced today will help increase access to world-class medical diagnostic services, including for COVID-19, tuberculosis, and other respiratory illnesses, for thousands of Ghanaians.
Halton Acquires Nelbud Services Group in the United States
Halton, the foodservice ventilation technology leader, has acquired Nelbud Service Group, the leader in Fire Protection, Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning, Grease Trap Services, and Hood System repair.
Can the G7’s Build Back Better World Compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
Following the expansion of Chinese-led projects in many emerging markets over the past decade, the G7 has unveiled its own initiative to support global infrastructure development, dubbed Build Back Better World (B3W).
Can Widespread Vaccination Facilitate a Return to Normal in the GCC?
With schools, businesses and borders re-opening across much of the region, several GCC countries are beginning to resume pre-pandemic levels of activity. Does this mark the start of a return to business as usual?
Global Business Identity Initiative to Boost Financial Inclusion for African SMEs Launched
Basel, Switzerland//- An international flagship project designed to expand financial inclusion among small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) especially on the African continent has launched today.
Morocco, Kenya and Ghana to be the Fastest-growing Major Economies in Africa
Leading data and analytics company GlobalData revealed that the fastest-growing economies in the Africa region will be Morocco, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt and South Africa, which are all forecast to register above 4% real GDP growth in 2021.
The IMF Has Created $650 Billion of Free Money – it Could End the Pandemic
Last week made history. The IMF delivered the biggest boost to the global financial system ever by creating $650bn of its Special Drawing Rights reserve currency.
African Governments Have Developed A Taste for Eurobonds: Why It’s Dangerous
Misheck Mutize, University of Cape Town International financial markets have opened a window for African governments to diversify their funding sources from traditional multilateral institutions and foreign aid.
A $300 Billion Opportunity: Serving the Emerging Black American Consumer
For decades and decades, Black consumers have been regularly overlooked by companies that don’t see them as a priority demographic. Black consumers continue to be underserved in areas such as food, housing, healthcare, broadband, and banking. Essential needs are going unmet because of decisions made by companies. Yet these companies may well be missing the […]