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
President Obama is set to become the first ever American president to visit Lao PDR when he attends the Asean Summit in the capital Vientiane in September 2016. Daniel A. Clune, US Ambassador to the Lao PDR, explains how the bilateral relationship has grown from strength to strength in recent years, and pinpoints areas to increase trade and investment.
President Obama is set to become the first ever American president to visit Lao PDR when he attends the Asean Summit in the capital Vientiane in September 2016. Daniel A. Clune, US Ambassador to the Lao PDR, explains how the bilateral relationship has grown from strength to strength in recent years, and pinpoints areas to increase trade and investment.
A potent symbol of the modernization and economic vitality of Riyadh is rolling out. Part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP) and on track to be delivered in just five years, the $23-billion construction of the city’s metro is the biggest project of its kind in the world. Scheduled for completion at the end of 2018, Riyadh will be criss-crossed by a 176km long network of six metro lines with 85 stations. Project Director Alwalid Alekrish discusses the full impact it will have on Saudi’s capital city.
A potent symbol of the modernization and economic vitality of Riyadh is rolling out. Part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP) and on track to be delivered in just five years, the $23-billion construction of the city’s metro is the biggest project of its kind in the world. Scheduled for completion at the end of 2018, Riyadh will be criss-crossed by a 176km long network of six metro lines with 85 stations. Project Director Alwalid Alekrish discusses the full impact it will have on Saudi’s capital city.
The fall in commodity prices and China’s slowdown are at the roots of global financial uncertainty and the reversal of capital flows towards developed markets. In a comprehensive interview about Italian banking in a global context, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, analyzes the shift in global investment trends, the impact of the European “bail-in” regulation on financial stability, and the consequences of deflationary pressure on growth prospects.
The fall in commodity prices and China’s slowdown are at the roots of global financial uncertainty and the reversal of capital flows towards developed markets. In a comprehensive interview about Italian banking in a global context, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, Ignazio Visco, analyzes the shift in global investment trends, the impact of the European “bail-in” regulation on financial stability, and the consequences of deflationary pressure on growth prospects.
In an exclusive interview with Upper Reach, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, the managing director of the world’s leading LNG shipping firm, Nakilat, discusses Qatar’s role as a global shipping centre and the company’s diversification strategy
In an exclusive interview with Upper Reach, Abdullah Al Sulaiti, the managing director of the world’s leading LNG shipping firm, Nakilat, discusses Qatar’s role as a global shipping centre and the company’s diversification strategy