Attachments World Bank report: With peace and accountability, oil and agriculture can support rapid recovery in South Sudan JUBA, 15 June 2022—Economic recovery has stalled in South Sudan amid a host of crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, climatic shocks and declining oil production, and most recently, the negative effect ofRead More →
Marketing in the world of e-finance is a unique type of advertising. So many factors influence the blockchain industry, from market volatility and innovation to community feedback. All of these factors pose a challenge that a good crypto marketing agency must overcome to produce an effective crypto marketing strategy. CryptoRead More →
Growth & Justice, the think tank and racial equity advocacy organization for 20 years, is merging with the larger Center for Economic Inclusion. Growth and Justice President Jane Leonard, who is retiring, said the combination would magnify the work of both groups to advance racial and economic justice and “communityRead More →
Awenate Cobbina’s journey to become CEO of luxury goods maker parent company Shinola passed through the Obama White House, the Detroit Pistons front office and a pair of transition teams for President Joe Biden and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “I can’t say when I started my career I would end upRead More →
Niti Aayog has proposed relaxation of building laws to boost land availability and direct benefit transfer schemes such as rental housing vouchers for economically weaker sections as it aims to harness the economic potential of all cities, big or small, through planned urbanization. “As India transitions from a largely ruralRead More →
Soaring commodity prices have become a major problem in many countries. When the poor readjust their monthly budget to meet this rising price, shortages occur quite often. Even in Bangladesh, the queues for TCB trucks (Government Subsidized Outlets) are getting bigger every day. The problem became more serious in theRead More →
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn pinterest Reddit E-mail To print Iranian regime President Ebrahim Raisi surrounded by his supporters in Kermanshah Protests in various Iranian cities entered their seventh day on Tuesday. With anti-regime slogans, these protests are the broadest manifestation of an unstable society. But what are the origins of theseRead More →
Despite worries about the economy, more than half of small businesses in central Massachusetts planned to increase hiring in 2022, according to a recent survey by Leominster-based Fidelity Bank. Fidelity Bank’s annual economic outlook survey of consumers and businesses found that 55% of businesses surveyed said they would increase investmentRead More →
China In-Focus — Shares of the Asian Giant Rise; Shandong port trader secures rare Russian oil deal; Toyota’s revenue slips BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese stocks rose on Wednesday as investors were reassured by signs of a decline in domestic COVID-19 infections, while U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to consider eliminatingRead More →
The events unfolding in Sri Lanka in recent times have put its neighbors like India and its friends like Japan in trouble. For India, Sri Lanka is its immediate neighbor and any instability in the country is likely to affect it directly, especially in the south of the country. SriRead More →
It seems that some mainstream media are realizing that economic carnage is looming. He is. Most commentators failed to understand the magnitude of Grant Robertson’s lifting of the debt ceiling last week. Taking Crown assets like the NZ Super Fund and liabilities like debt held by Kainga Ora, Grant wasRead More →
‘The problems accumulated in the past have now exploded “The time has come to put the house in order” “The dismal fiscal sector has caused imbalances in the macro-economy” “Engagement with the IMF, a starting point in the implementation of critical reforms” by Sanath Nanayakkare The Ministry of Finance (MOF)Read More →
Stephen Yakubu Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu said the poor attitude towards work, especially those in the public sector, has been the bane of sustainable economic development in the region. He said “delays, absenteeism and bureaucracy” on the part of workers have led to little to harness the potentialRead More →
BY EMEKA EJERE The outlook for Nigeria’s economic recovery is bleak, with inflation in gasoline subsidy payments posing a serious threat to federal and sub-national government growth activities.It is even then that the situation strongly explains the increase in government borrowing, which raises concerns about a possible over-indebtedness among economicRead More →
Most Americans got rich during the pandemic, despite a deadly disease that upended the economy. But economic inequality, after narrowing in 2020, appeared to widen again in 2021 as the federal government’s massive financial rescue programs began to wind down. What happens next to the size of the economic pieRead More →
The objectives of the non-oil economy can be achieved through six priority sectors, including financial services: the largest non-oil sector in the Kingdom A welcoming environment: the Kingdom of Bahrain has already concluded FTAs and FIPAs with 22 and 34 countries respectively Arthur D. Little’s New Report Highlights Several BeneficialRead More →
R. Ramakumar, Tata Institute of Social Sciences The island nation of Sri Lanka is in the midst of one of the worst economic crises it has ever seen. He just defaults on its foreign debts for the first time since independence, and the country’s 22 million people are facing 12Read More →
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Installation of Shell’s Quest Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta on October 7, 2021.TODD KOROL/Reuters Ottawa is banking on Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy as a key driver of economic growth, considering a series of tax credits and a new $15 billion investment fund to mobilizeRead More →
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government hopes to ease the housing crisis with more than $10 billion in funding to speed up the construction and repair of homes. That comes with more than $85 billion in new spending stemming from a booming economic rebound and a plan to spend someRead More →
Francois Ndubuisi The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda is key to achieving strong economic cooperation among governments around the world, said Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo. He noted that this was particularly in achieving the decade of action for the SDGs as defined by the United Nations (UN). In aRead More →
147 governments have defaulted on their debts since 1960. If Russia does not pay its interest, creditors could lose money. But global financial markets are unlikely to be destabilized, according to the IMF. COVID-19 has worsened debt overhang, particularly in low-income countries and emerging market economies. Russia may not payRead More →
Kansas lawmakers recently approved a $1.3 billion bid for a mysterious company to build a new industrial facility in the state. They may think they have taken a step towards a better economic future, but in reality they have only started another battle – and perhaps even opened another frontRead More →
The recent announcement of the budget for the successful divestment of Neelanchal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) plant at ₹12,100 crore relieves MMTC Ltd, a state trading company which owns 49.7% stake in NINL. MMTC can now repay its huge debts and become a debt-free company. This, after being plagued byRead More →
We, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), remain committed to supporting the people and government of Ukraine as they heroically resist Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military aggression and war of choice against their sovereign nation. This unprovoked and unjustified attack is causing enormous suffering and tragic loss ofRead More →
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and Senator Tom O’Mara, along with their colleagues in the Legislative Assembly and key stakeholders, called for increased funding for the Consolidated Local Streets and Highways Improvement Program (CHIPS), the Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) program and otherRead More →
The Economist abstract the importance of women’s empowerment last September by pointing out, in an article titled “Societies that treat women badly, are poorer and less stable”, that “[o]rushing women doesn’t just hurt women; it hurts men too. It should be noted that the empowerment of women has made considerableRead More →
The annual “Africa Capital Markets Watch” report by multinational insurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC shows that African markets have continued a modest recovery through 2021, reflected in higher values of non-local corporate debt. corporate, sovereign and supranational raised during the year. Average issues were larger than the previousRead More →
Courtesy picture Governor Mark Gordon announces a collaboration between his office and the Wyoming Legislature that will keep Wyoming at the forefront of the energy frontier. Together, the governor’s office and the Wyoming legislature will jointly fund an energy development officer, a position that will work collaboratively with businesses, policymakersRead More →
India is now the fourth largest renewable energy (RE) country in the world and the fifth largest in terms of installed solar capacity. In early February, solar installations passed the 50 GW milestone, making India the fifth country to do so. In August 2021, India reached 100 GW of installedRead More →
The two main drivers of operating revenue are the aviation and tunnels, bridges and terminals (TB&T) business segments, which together account for 83% of revenue. Towards the start of the pandemic, aviation activity came to a virtual standstill (–98%), while vehicular traffic at bridges and tunnels (–62%) compared to pre-pandemicRead More →
Munich: The United Arab Emirates views climate action as a key driver of stability and economic prosperity and will seek to promote climate progress through the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) process and all other forums relevant in view of hosting COP 28 in 2023. Speaking at theRead More →
At the start of the pandemic, insolvency filings were expected to increase by 35% in 2020 and 2021. Although some industries were hit hard, this prediction never materialized in Canada and the United States, perhaps in due to significant financial support from the government. The future is less clear, withRead More →
Continued from yesterday In the oil and gas industry, for example, all major legal work (valued well over $1 billion) by major IOCs is done by retained foreign law firms. These overseas law firms are engaged in extensive legal support for IOCs – from advising on contract drafting, consultation, arbitration,Read More →
Agency Title: Program Analyst (Business Intelligence and Interagency) Job ID: 15986 Open To: Public Opening Period: 2/14/2022- 2/24/2022 Overview: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) for the District of Columbia assists the Mayor in the coordination, planning, oversight, and execution of economic development effortsRead More →
“Companies are doing everything they can not to make gains that are hard to recoup,” Dr. Schneider said. “Worker power in the labor market is so far not paying lasting dividends.” The changes that make work less remunerative, less stable and generally more precarious date back to the 1960s andRead More →
The government has shown a strong determination to create wealth and ensure the well-being of its citizens, and this year’s Union budget is a solid step forward in realizing its long-term vision. term for the country. Hon. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented a pro-reform and progressive budget, setting the toneRead More →
2022 is a landmark year in India’s history as the country is about to complete 75 years of independence. Milestones are a good time to pause and reflect on the journey, especially if they come in the midst of a global pandemic. The tech industry has been a beacon ofRead More →
The Union Budget 2022-23 responds strongly to market expectations of a surge in capital spending to help India emerge from the shocks of the three waves of COVID over the past two years. The 35.4% increase in capital spending will have a positive cascading effect on the economy. Most ofRead More →
In her 2022 budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will launch its own digital rupee in the new fiscal year. The digital rupee is a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to be launched in 2022-23, the FM said. During the presentation ofRead More →
The India Economic Survey acts as a bulletin of the economy presented by the government which also features a prescriptive policy plan with a short to medium term horizon. Published on the eve of the EU budget, it also provides an overview of the macroeconomic framework that underpinsRead More →
New Delhi: The Economic Survey of India is a detailed report of the country’s economic performance over the past financial year. It includes details of all major government programs, as well as key policies and their outcomes. The first economic study was presented in 1950-51, and until 1964 it wasRead More →
NEW DELHI: The government will present the Economic Survey for the financial year 2021-22 on January 31. The survey should predict growth of around 9% for the next fiscal year. This year, the Ministry of Finance is expected to release a one-volume economic survey, instead of the two-volume survey publishedRead More →
NEW DELHI: The strength of the Indian fleet has increased to 1,463 vessels with a gross tonnage (GT) of 13,011,000 as of December 31, 2021, according to the economic study. At the end of 2019, the country had 1,429 ships and 12,746,000 GT, according to the survey for 2021-22. FinanceRead More →
This year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman would present the 2022 budget in a better macro environment than last year. The recovery in economic growth is strong and tax collections are better than budget estimates. However, the challenges facing the Minister of Finance continue to be daunting. The government’s first priorityRead More →
28/01/2022 – Accelerating the pace of structural reforms, investing EU funds effectively while ensuring sound fiscal management will help strengthen recovery and future growth, providing better opportunities for Romanians to move forward, says a new OECD study report. Romania made great strides in improving living standards before the COVID-19 crisisRead More →
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Iranian leaders call for 8% economic growth Target assumes tough penalties remain in place But the brakes continue to weigh on the oil-dependent economy Iran wants more trade between China and Russia But lifting sanctions would be a bigger boost – analysts DUBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Every day MohammadRead More →
A report by anti-corruption charity Spotlight on Corruption says economic crime in the UK ends up costing the government ‘hundreds of times more’ than the government spends fighting it, according to a Financial Times report Sunday (January 23). Spotlight on Corruption report goes on to say that there should beRead More →
In a way, the Economic Survey is the pre-budget document that sets the context and tone for the presentation of the Union’s budget. Normally, the pre-budget economic study is presented to Parliament one day before the presentation of the Union budget. Nothing official on the Economic Survey Unlike the UnionRead More →
To restore prosperity after the Covid-19 pandemic, Latin America has focused too much on short-term measures rather than long-term policies that support the environment. The region should redirect its resources towards a wide range of longer-term green recovery policies. When it comes to recovering economically from the Covid-19 pandemic, theRead More →
The year-long Covid vaccination campaign ended on Sunday. Nearly 1.58 billion doses were administered – 907 million people aged 15 and over received at least one injection, 656 million two doses, while 4.3 million a third dose. Given the challenges – population size, remote locations and patchy healthcare infrastructure –Read More →
The fintech industry has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to further liberalize the tax regime for financial sector startups in the upcoming budget, arguing that it has immense potential to promote financial inclusion and generate significant opportunities employment. The finance minister is due to present the Union budget 2022-23 toRead More →
Study abroad platform Leverage, which operates LeverageEdu.com, UniValley.com, UniConnect, among others, has ventured into financial services and has rolled out three different services: international remittances, loans studies and international bank accounts. “The highest priority area for us is remittances at the moment, it fits perfectly into the product market withRead More →
President Muhammadu Buhari assured his administration’s commitment to leveraging information and communication technology (ICT) platforms to create jobs, while ensuring that economic diversification creates more support for others emerging sectors this year. He made the pledge in a New Year address to Nigerians, urging them to have hope and lookRead More →
Social sector organisations, which aimed to help people through the Covid crisis, were also affected by the sudden disruptions triggered by the pandemic. There has been a significant reduction in funding available to them, and lockdown and social distancing protocols have affected their own staff and programs, forcing them toRead More →
On December 14, 2021, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, tabled the 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update (Access the update here). The Economic and Fiscal Update described a recovery in the Canadian economy with rising revenues and falling spending, estimating a $38.5 billion reduction inRead More →
ACCRA, November 24, 2021 — Ghana has an opportunity in the coming decades to accelerate economic transformation and create more and better jobs, having weathered the heights of the pandemic. It can achieve this by fostering greater global integration, technological transformation, macroeconomic stability and financial sector development, according to theRead More →
Links to the breadcrumb Local News City hall “Without this investment, EDR cannot implement the framework developed and the momentum gained in 2021.” Publication date : November 17, 2021 • November 17, 2021 • 3 minute read • Join the conversation The Executive Committee will hear from EDR, REAL andRead More →
A man walks past the United States Capitol as a government shutdown looms in Washington, September 30, 2021. Leah Millis | Reuters The wave of activity in Congress isn’t going to let up any time soon. Lawmakers spent their early fall skipping high-stakes agenda items. The frenetic pace will continueRead More →
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It has been observed that the economic growth cycle coincides with the investment cycle in India. It turns out that firm-level leverage could provide early signals about movements in the investment cycle. Moreover, a company’s leverage negatively affects its investment activity above a threshold. The regression results, after controlling forRead More →
City officials are optimistic but cautious about the new fiscal year ahead when a $ 91.9 million budget goes into effect in O’Fallon on May 1. “Staff are optimistic that restrictions due to COVID-19 will be eased by the start of the new fiscal year and revenues will start toRead More →
Lawmakers in a handful of oil-rich states are struggling to do what seems impossible as fiscal year 2016 draws to a close this week: balance their budgets, as required by law, despite the massive drop in income due to falling oil prices. The National Conference of State Legislatures says nearlyRead More →