UN Expert Says Human Rights Must Shape Economic Policy in Tunisia: A United Nations expert today said that investment in economic and social rights would foster inclusive growth, prevent violent extremism and consolidate democracy in Tunisia. Speaking at the end of an official visit to Tunisia, the UN Independent Expert on foreign debt and human rights, Juan Pablo … [Read more...] about UN Expert Says Human Rights Must Shape Economic Policy in Tunisia
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Ban Ki-moon: “Social and economic development can only be led by the private sector”
Ban Ki-moon: “Social and economic development can only be led by the private sector”: The AFIF 2017 (http://APO.af/y28Bux), pan-African meeting of entrepreneurs and investors convened by EMRC (www.EMRC.be), has taken place from 13-16 February in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference gathered over 200 participants to address how to access to finance in leading economic sectors of … [Read more...] about Ban Ki-moon: “Social and economic development can only be led by the private sector”
IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries
IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries: The medium-term growth outlook is favorable but remains subject to significant downside risks The BCEAO Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to increase its credit facility rate by 100 basis points and place tighter access to the refinancing … [Read more...] about IMF Staff Conclude 2017 Discussions with the West African Economic and Monetary Union on Common Policies for Member Countries
African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors
African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors: The Economic Commission for Africa, through the African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) is holding a meeting in collaboration with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and other Corridor management Institutions (CMIs) to establish the African Corridor Management Alliance. The Alliance is expected to coordinate the … [Read more...] about African Corridor Management Alliance to strengthen economic corridors
Maiden investment into CAL Bank in Ghana by Arise set to advance economic growth
Maiden investment into CAL Bank in Ghana by Arise set to advance economic growth: The recent acquisition of a 27.7 % stake in CAL Bank in Ghana by newly formed investment company, Arise (www.AriseInvest.com) is set to boost the banking sector in the country. The shareholding in CAL Bank was acquired by Arise from DPI, a leading Africa-focused private equity firm with assets in … [Read more...] about Maiden investment into CAL Bank in Ghana by Arise set to advance economic growth
