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Researchers at the University of Manchester have published new research which seeks to allow policymakers to identify development options which balance economic, social and environmental goals.

Nigeria’s economy needs to diversify away from oil. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images David Fadiran, University of Cape Town Nigeria has always managed to attract foreign direct investment despite its poor economic outlook. This is thanks to its oil reserves and the consumption potential of its large population.

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greets US Vice President Kamala in Tokyo. Washington is focused on moving close to partners it can trust. Photo by David Mareuil/Pool/Getty Images Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University Over the past few years, the world’s supply chains have been strained and disrupted by the COVID pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and […]

A new Academy for early-stage companies has been launched by DAI Magister, the boutique investment bank offering full advisory services for transactions within the climate, fintech, tech-enabled commerce and communications sectors.

The 13th OECD Rural Development Conference has concluded with the delivery of the Cavan-OECD Roadmap on Strengthening Rural Resilience against Global Challenges. The two-day Conference was hosted by the Government of Ireland and convened around 500 delegates from 30 OECD countries, including Government ministers, senior policy makers and stakeholders in the rural sector. Centred on the objective of “building […]

Inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services. Inflation refers to a broad rise in the prices of goods and services across the economy over time, eroding purchasing power for both consumers and businesses.

Accra, Ghana//-Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the country’s current debt status cannot avoid a restructure particularly when the government is seeking an IMF bailout.

“Part of the problem facing the pound was the decision made to increase UK interest rates last Thursday by half a percentage point to 2.25% rather than by three-quarters. This was the wrong decision, and it is likely that the Bank will have to raise rates rapidly and before the next planned meeting. Such a […]

Accra, Ghana//-The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assured that its economic programme with Ghana will focus heavily on the country’s debt sustainability.