Download logoThe Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), the Shariah-compliant multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is co-organising the IsDB Group Private Sector Forum as a side event at the 48th Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors of the IsDB on 10-13 May 2023 in … [Read more...] about Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Convenes High Level Panel Discussions at Upcoming Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group – Annual Meetings in Jeddah with a Special Focus on Investment Flows and Risk Mitigation in Tourism, Food Security and Green Economy
Africa
Democracy in crisis: Africa’s long-standing democracies under pressure, Afrobarometer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) warns
As the winds of democratic decline make headway in Africa, some of the continent’s long-standing democracies appear to be under pressure, Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) CEO Joseph Asunka said Wednesday in Berlin at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Speaker Series on African Affairs. Asunka joined Matthias Basedau, director of GIGA’s … [Read more...] about Democracy in crisis: Africa’s long-standing democracies under pressure, Afrobarometer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) warns
Basic Education Notes Reports on South Africa’s School System Released by Centre for Development and Enterprise
Download logoThe Department of Basic Education has noted the recent set of reports on South Africa’s school system released by the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE). The pervasive tone throughout the CDE reports is one of outrage and alarm, which runs a (foreseeable) risk that many readers would assume that the South African school system must be … [Read more...] about Basic Education Notes Reports on South Africa’s School System Released by Centre for Development and Enterprise
El Anatsui creates gigantic artworks from recycled materials – why the world fell in love with him
The artist El Anatsui was born in Ghana and has spent the bulk of his career in Nigeria, but is a citizen of the world. News of a major new installation of his work coming to the prestigious Tate Modern gallery in London is just one in a string of major international exhibitions and awards in the past decade. The 79-year-old artist has become so renowned that in art circles … [Read more...] about El Anatsui creates gigantic artworks from recycled materials – why the world fell in love with him
Uganda: Government tasked to detail profit timelines for Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) Investments
Download logoIt could take up to ten years for enterprises in which government has shares to become profitable, the State Minister for Industry, Hon. David Bahati, has told the House Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industries. Citing enterprises engaging in beverage, sugar and fruit processing, Minister Bahati said that the six are still making loses and will need some time … [Read more...] about Uganda: Government tasked to detail profit timelines for Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) Investments
