Creating a knowledge economy based on scientific and technological research and innovation is the top priority of the Omani government. Crucial to achieving this goal is The Research Council (TRC), which has developed a national research strategy for Oman that is linked to the sultanate’s overall development plans. Sayyed Dr. Fahad Bin Aljulanda Al Said, Assistant Secretary General of the Innovation Development Department of The Research Council, spoke with United World about the establishment of Innovation Park Muscat and how it will serve as a base for TRC and innovation support programs, as well as TRC’s role in building research capacity and a culture of innovation in the Oman.
Creating a knowledge economy based on scientific and technological research and innovation is the top priority of the Omani government. Crucial to achieving this goal is The Research Council (TRC), which has developed a national research strategy for Oman that is linked to the sultanate’s overall development plans. Sayyed Dr. Fahad Bin Aljulanda Al Said, Assistant Secretary General of the Innovation Development Department of The Research Council, spoke with United World about the establishment of Innovation Park Muscat and how it will serve as a base for TRC and innovation support programs, as well as TRC’s role in building research capacity and a culture of innovation in the Oman.
The United World team held a meeting with M.r Ramón Arosemena, in order to discuss the current situation of Panama’s Ministry of Public Works. He described the sector’s main characteristics, its growth related obstacles, and the great potential it has. Additionally, he described the relations with the United States and potential investors. Finally, he talked to us about the new government’s qualities and the Panamenian people’s profile. He stressed the importance of the canal’s enlargement as a main growth booster.
The United World team held a meeting with M.r Ramón Arosemena, in order to discuss the current situation of Panama’s Ministry of Public Works. He described the sector’s main characteristics, its growth related obstacles, and the great potential it has. Additionally, he described the relations with the United States and potential investors. Finally, he talked to us about the new government’s qualities and the Panamenian people’s profile. He stressed the importance of the canal’s enlargement as a main growth booster.
The ANC has been in power in South Africa since the installation of democracy in 1994. In the general elections in June this year, the party of the late Nelson Mandela once again won the majority vote, securing another five years in power. The current Secretary General of the ANC, Gwede Mantashe, gave this insightful interview to United World, where he spoke about progress made in South Africa over the last 20 years under the ANC, the party’s rejection of neoliberal policies, the importance of both public and private investment, and his interesting take on the reasons why corruption in Africa became so commonplace. He also discusses his personal background—from rugby coach to Executive Director Development Bank of South Africa—and where he and the party are heading in the future.
The ANC has been in power in South Africa since the installation of democracy in 1994. In the general elections in June this year, the party of the late Nelson Mandela once again won the majority vote, securing another five years in power. The current Secretary General of the ANC, Gwede Mantashe, gave this insightful interview to United World, where he spoke about progress made in South Africa over the last 20 years under the ANC, the party’s rejection of neoliberal policies, the importance of both public and private investment, and his interesting take on the reasons why corruption in Africa became so commonplace. He also discusses his personal background—from rugby coach to Executive Director Development Bank of South Africa—and where he and the party are heading in the future.
United World sat down with two of Africa’s most dynamic urban managers, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau and Mr. Trevor Fowler, to discuss the challenges of managing the city at the heart of the South African economy. Having hosted the C40 event this year and due to hold the Africities event in 2015, Johannesburg is certainly putting itself on the map as a driving force of African development agenda.
United World sat down with two of Africa’s most dynamic urban managers, Mr. Mpho Parks Tau and Mr. Trevor Fowler, to discuss the challenges of managing the city at the heart of the South African economy. Having hosted the C40 event this year and due to hold the Africities event in 2015, Johannesburg is certainly putting itself on the map as a driving force of African development agenda.
UCLG’s social media campaign calls on local and regional governments to voice their support for the UN’s Urban Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030, and aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
UCLG’s social media campaign calls on local and regional governments to voice their support for the UN’s Urban Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030, and aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
