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.
The recent decision to raise the foreign ownership limit for shares on the Qatar Stock Exchange, as well as the establishment of new economic zones, is indicative of the country’s determination to become a world class business destination
The recent decision to raise the foreign ownership limit for shares on the Qatar Stock Exchange, as well as the establishment of new economic zones, is indicative of the country’s determination to become a world class business destination
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.
2015 was generally a year to forget for most emerging and frontier markets, however for a few exceptions it was also a year to break out the champagne. We take a look at some of the big movers and shakers across the emerging world in 2015 and the outlook for 2016 and beyond.
2015 was generally a year to forget for most emerging and frontier markets, however for a few exceptions it was also a year to break out the champagne. We take a look at some of the big movers and shakers across the emerging world in 2015 and the outlook for 2016 and beyond.
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.
Kora Angola is working in partnership with the Angolan Government to construct 40,000 affordable, high-quality housing units across 15 Angolan municipalities and 6 provinces, including one of its most ambitious undertakings, the Horizonte Housing Project
Kora Angola is working in partnership with the Angolan Government to construct 40,000 affordable, high-quality housing units across 15 Angolan municipalities and 6 provinces, including one of its most ambitious undertakings, the Horizonte Housing Project
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.
The IMF global growth forecast cuts for 2016 call for a year of uncertainty. This publication will shed light on the major trends to watch in the markets for the years ahead.
The IMF global growth forecast cuts for 2016 call for a year of uncertainty. This publication will shed light on the major trends to watch in the markets for the years ahead.
