Tag "Development"
Trade over Aid: How Seamstress Training Creates Economic Opportunity for Women in Ghana
TUMI Ghana is a Kumasi-based social enterprise, that aims to create sustainable income opportunities for women in Ghana through training and employment in the seamstress profession. Recognizing that the possession of employable skills can both be a source of personal dignity and of financial independence, Dutch founder Milou Lommelen has dedicated herself to equipping women with economic opportunity. Beyond equipping women with seamstress skills, TUMI Ghana additionally provides training in entrepreneurship and offers resources related to reproductive health thus helping empower women beyond immediate professional training.
Will Abiy Ahmed usher in a new Ethiopia?
Dr Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s reforming PM, has stimulated outlandish optimism for Ethiopia’s future. However, the country is beset with challenges. The young PM hopes to bring lasting stability and democracy through social change. Is that enough?
East Timor needs more than peaceful elections to survive
After a peaceful election it looks like smooth sailing for East Timor, yet there are growing risks that need addressing if long-term stability is be secured.
Under the Radar: Are Sri Lanka’s ports the next Great Game for China, India and Japan?
By developing its strategic location midway between the Middle East and the Straits of Malacca Sri Lanka faces both opportunities, and growing risks.
Under the Radar: Is a land lottery the solution to China’s housing boom?
Nanjing has begun a land lottery to decide winners among competing bids from housing developers. Will this game of chance reduce or increase corruption?
Under the Radar: Gabon’s risky internet curfew, the world’s first since 2011
Gabon’s daily internet curfew is the world’s first since 2011 as post-election violence and uncertainty continue to impact investment, particularly bonds.
Akinwunmi Adesina: A new era for the African Development Bank
Akinwunmi Adesina implemented bold policy reforms in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, with innovative agricultural investment programs to expand opportunities for all. These reforms are only being continued and expanded under his leadership of the African Development Bank.
New push for competition policy in Latin America
Latin America has a chance to reap the benefits of competition policy and anti-trust regulation for economic development and regional integration.
How Asia’s dead are causing instability
Asia’s aging populations, lack of burial space, religious preferences, and environmental concerns are causing problems in Singapore, Hong Kong, and beyond.