Day: October 23, 2024
2024 Business School Applications Skyrocket amidst Economic Uncertainty
GMAC’s annual survey shows demand growth is five times greater than the pandemic boom RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Across the globe, total applications to graduate business school programs in 2024 increased an impressive 12 percent from 2023 to 2024. This is a sharp reversal from the previous two consecutive years of […]
En 2024, le nombre des candidatures aux écoles de commerce monte en flèche dans un contexte d’incertitude économique
L’enquête annuelle du GMAC révèle que la croissance de la demande est cinq fois supérieure à l’augmentation observée pendant la pandémie RESTON, Virginie, 23 oct. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partout dans le monde, le nombre total de candidatures aux programmes d’études supérieures en commerce pour 2024 a connu une augmentation impressionnante de 12 % par […]
EBC Financial Group and the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics Announce WERD Episode on Macroeconomics and Climate
Balancing Economic Growth and Climate Resilience: A Global Discussion OXFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (EBC) is proud to announce its continued collaboration with the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics for the 2024-2025 edition of the acclaimed “What Economists Really Do” (WERD) webinar series. The upcoming event will be the […]
Khalil Al Americani: ‘We want to participate in the digitalization of the DRC’
Interview by Dounia Ben Mohamed Can you give us an overview of the evolution of the telecommunications sector in the DRC? The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents an interesting market potential, especially in telecommunications and digital services. With a population of over 105 million and GSM service penetration close to 60%, there is still a significant opportunity to increase
Zimbabwe: $3.57 million to boost youth and women’s employment
The African Development Fund has provided $3.57 million to Zimbabwe to support a project aimed at strengthening the skills and entrepreneurship of youth and women. The programme, which focuses on vocational training and agricultural value chains, is expected to create 3,900 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs through training and market linkages. Source: Africa News Agency
Uganda: $3 billion railway construction deal with Turkish company Yapi
The Ugandan government has signed a $3 billion contract with Turkey’s Yapi to build the 272-km Malaba-Kampala railway line. Work is expected to begin next month and take 48 months to complete. After China withdrew from the project, Uganda is adopting the Tanzanian model by funding the project from various sources. Source: Africa News Agency
Ethiopia: Over $8.5 billion of Chinese investment boosts economy
Chinese investors have poured over $8.5 billion into Ethiopia, creating thousands of jobs, according to the Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC). With 3,309 projects led by Chinese companies, the country’s infrastructure and industry have seen significant development. In 2023/2024, Ethiopia saw a 14% increase in foreign direct investment, reaching $3.9 billion, supported by the increased involvement of Chinese investors. Source: Africa
BRICS: Ramaphosa calls for massive investments in Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the BRICS to invest ‘massively’ in Africa’s infrastructure and youth skills, noting that the continent’s free trade agreement ‘unlocks massive opportunities.’ Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the summit in Russia, he said: ‘We call on the BRICS countries to partner with us to build the roads, ports, railways, energy and
Khalil Al Americani: ‘We want to participate in the digitalization of the DRC’
Interview by Dounia Ben Mohamed Can you give us an overview of the evolution of the telecommunications sector in the DRC? The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presents an interesting market potential, especially in telecommunications and digital services. With a population of over 105 million and GSM service penetration close to 60%, there is still a significant opportunity to increase
Zimbabwe: $3.57 million to boost youth and women’s employment
The African Development Fund has provided $3.57 million to Zimbabwe to support a project aimed at strengthening the skills and entrepreneurship of youth and women. The programme, which focuses on vocational training and agricultural value chains, is expected to create 3,900 direct jobs and 10,000 indirect jobs through training and market linkages. Source: Africa News Agency