Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC), discusses the country’s rising presence and high-ranking partnerships in the world of horseracing.
Nasser Sherida Al Kaabi, General Manager of the Qatar Equestrian and Racing Club (QREC), discusses the country’s rising presence and high-ranking partnerships in the world of horseracing.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is in a period of historic transformation, as it shifts from being subsistence based to market oriented, and is employing modern techniques to make dramatic differences in its yields, practices and results. Khalid Bomba, CEO of the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), explains the extent of Ethiopian agriculture’s evolution and vast potential.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is in a period of historic transformation, as it shifts from being subsistence based to market oriented, and is employing modern techniques to make dramatic differences in its yields, practices and results. Khalid Bomba, CEO of the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA), explains the extent of Ethiopian agriculture’s evolution and vast potential.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.
Through its agent, mobile and internet services, United Bank is expanding banking access considerably into Ethiopia’s large unbanked population. It is also increasing awareness of its Islamic Sharia-compliant services to the country’s Muslim communities. President Taye Dibekulu details the banks’s progress and its drive to help the country’s SMEs.
Egypt’s economy has recovered well since political turmoil subsided in 2014, with growth of 4.2% last year. But with 900,000 people entering the job market each year, Dr. Mohamed Omran, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, believes that sustained growth of 6-7% will be required to keep unemployment low. Moving forward Dr. Omran says that the Egyptian Exchange will play a strong role in economic growth as a source financing for the country’s big infrastructure projects. He also discusses the benefits of the government’s plan to list shares of some state-owned companies on the exchange.
Egypt’s economy has recovered well since political turmoil subsided in 2014, with growth of 4.2% last year. But with 900,000 people entering the job market each year, Dr. Mohamed Omran, Chairman of the Egyptian Exchange, believes that sustained growth of 6-7% will be required to keep unemployment low. Moving forward Dr. Omran says that the Egyptian Exchange will play a strong role in economic growth as a source financing for the country’s big infrastructure projects. He also discusses the benefits of the government’s plan to list shares of some state-owned companies on the exchange.
ICT regulators letting “innovation lead, and regulation follow” has created a dynamic telecom sector in Kenya and enabled operators to advance and flourish. Bob Collymore, CEO of Safaricom, the region’s largest and most sophisticated telecom company, discusses the impact it is having on Kenyan society, and why Kenya leads in such an important sector.
ICT regulators letting “innovation lead, and regulation follow” has created a dynamic telecom sector in Kenya and enabled operators to advance and flourish. Bob Collymore, CEO of Safaricom, the region’s largest and most sophisticated telecom company, discusses the impact it is having on Kenyan society, and why Kenya leads in such an important sector.
Tetsuo Agata, President of the Jtekt Corporation, reveals the intensive quality systems in place at the multibillion-dollar corporation, which today is the world’s biggest supplier of car steering systems remains at the forefront of the global bearing industry through constant technological innovation. Mr Agata also discusses his odyssey to create a global human resource management system, and the next generation of opportunities for the company.
Tetsuo Agata, President of the Jtekt Corporation, reveals the intensive quality systems in place at the multibillion-dollar corporation, which today is the world’s biggest supplier of car steering systems remains at the forefront of the global bearing industry through constant technological innovation. Mr Agata also discusses his odyssey to create a global human resource management system, and the next generation of opportunities for the company.
In just 23 years, Ethiopia’s private banks have mobilized substantial resources, enhanced the savings culture of the society, and financed both private businesses as well as the government’s priority sectors. Wegagen Bank President Araya G. Egziabher looks at this dynamic sector and discusses how private banks will be catalysts in attracting foreign investment.
In just 23 years, Ethiopia’s private banks have mobilized substantial resources, enhanced the savings culture of the society, and financed both private businesses as well as the government’s priority sectors. Wegagen Bank President Araya G. Egziabher looks at this dynamic sector and discusses how private banks will be catalysts in attracting foreign investment.
Banking the ‘unbankable’ has led Equity Bank to become home to more than 50% of all bank accounts in Kenya, and have a $5 billion balance sheet piquing the attentions of investors worldwide. As well as making banking accessible and affordable, Equity is a major part of establishing Nairobi as a regional financial hub. Dr James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Equity Group Holding Limited and Chairman of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Delivery Board, discusses the institution’s huge impact on the sector, and also the nation’s development through its Vision 2030.
Banking the ‘unbankable’ has led Equity Bank to become home to more than 50% of all bank accounts in Kenya, and have a $5 billion balance sheet piquing the attentions of investors worldwide. As well as making banking accessible and affordable, Equity is a major part of establishing Nairobi as a regional financial hub. Dr James Mwangi, CEO and Managing Director of Equity Group Holding Limited and Chairman of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Delivery Board, discusses the institution’s huge impact on the sector, and also the nation’s development through its Vision 2030.
Ethiopia’s highly productive textile and garment manufacturing industry is recognized internationally for its quality, value, and environmental respect. Fassil Taddesse, CEO of Kebire Enterprises and President of the Ethiopian Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association, explains the industry’s competitive advantages and his vision of where it is heading.
Ethiopia’s highly productive textile and garment manufacturing industry is recognized internationally for its quality, value, and environmental respect. Fassil Taddesse, CEO of Kebire Enterprises and President of the Ethiopian Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association, explains the industry’s competitive advantages and his vision of where it is heading.
Paolo Messa, Director of the Center for American Studies, discusses the renewed importance of Italy within the transatlantic alliance in the Mediterranean context, and the potential role of the country in global affairs should it become the next non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018
Paolo Messa, Director of the Center for American Studies, discusses the renewed importance of Italy within the transatlantic alliance in the Mediterranean context, and the potential role of the country in global affairs should it become the next non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2017-2018