− UN High Seas Treaty marks the first international treaty on ocean protection in 40 years − Funding pledges and sharing of genetic resources to ensure equal distribution of benefits − Ocean conservation poised to attract increasing share of climate-tech investment − Regional cooperation sets a precedent for conservation efforts in emerging markets As the international…
In English Plusieurs pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest et Centrale ont intégré les Objectifs de développement durable des Nations Unies dans leurs stratégies de croissance économique respectives, poussés par le désir d'inclure des pratiques plus durables, socialement ciblées et transparentes tout au long de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. L'importance croissante accordée aux critères environnementaux,…
En Français Several West and Central African countries have incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals in their respective economic growth strategies, driven by a desire from both public and private stakeholders to include more sustainable, socially focused and transparent practices throughout the supply chain. The increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria…
– Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi seek to become global centres for competitive video games – Growing interest in e-sports dovetails with ongoing economic diversification strategies – The Gulf seized opportunities to expand the sport sector during the Covid-19 pandemic – International collaboration provides an avenue to nurture local e-sports talent As Gulf countries implement…
Connected America is an exciting new event bringing together the key stakeholders delivering connectivity in America. Connected America is organized by Total Telecom, the creators of the UK’s largest connectivity event, the award-winning Connected Britain. The inaugural Connected America event will bring together communications service providers at national, state, and local level alongside the…
On leveraging economic zones to bolster development In what ways can special economic zones (SEZs) catalyse development in Africa? ISMAIL ERSAHIN: SEZs serve to increase exports, create jobs and produce value-added products. Some investment promotion agencies also manage national SEZs. The most successful zones have adopted strategies linked to both the local context and international economic…
En Español – Digital banks continue to expand offerings despite macroeconomic headwinds – Brazil’s Nubank is the largest neobank in the world – Governments back simple payment systems to maximise benefits of digital banking – Innovation with super apps suggests new avenues for attracting customers Despite wider economic challenges such as inflation and supply chain…
Given the supply chain disruptions since the Covid-19 pandemic, investment in ports and free zones has become more crucial to the global economy and the resilience of trade. With transport one of the leading contributors of carbon emissions globally, ensuring new and existing infrastructure aligns with internationally established environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is a growing…