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A former director at the World Health Organization, Dr. Nafsiah Mboi has brought her substantial experience to the challenging role as Minister of Health if Indonesia. In this interview with Unites World, she discusses Indonesia’s Millennium Development goals, her priorities as Minister of Health, the introduction of universal health coverage and the potential of the pharmaceutical sector in Indonesia

Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) began as a manufacturer’s association but has grown now to represent 20 sectors of the economy and is in the process of establishing a bank for SMEs. President of AGI, James Asare-Adjei discusses the evolution of AGI, the recent national economic forum that took place this May, and talks about regional integration and the Ghanaian business climate

Engineering and construction company PT MRT Jakarta has been tasked with eliminating Jakarta’s massive traffic congestion problems, by constructing roads and railway lines. Mr. Dono Boestami, president Director of the company, speaks about this massive challenges involved and how they are being overcome.

The governor of the State of Mexico, Eruviel Ávila Villegas, recognizes the US as his major ally and announces that another office of his government will open in Los Angeles shortly, joining the already existing branches in Houston and Chicago. The indices of continuous improvement, redoubled promotional efforts and an intensive educational campaign make the State of Mexico a perfect destination for those investors who seek opportunities, transparency and clear rules

Governor Rodrigo Medina de la Cruz closed 2013 with record figures and this year, he is going for more. A highly qualified workforce, a peaceful social climate, private and public sector initiative and an ongoing bet in education are some of the pillars which are being bet on by a state experiencing continuous growth.

With its strategic location in the north of Mexico, Chihuahua has managed to restore peace and is making ambitious plans. The state which gave rise to the Mexican Revolution has become the leader in direct foreign investment and unstoppable exporter. Competitive and rich in natural resources, the economic power of the desert has extremely promising prospects.

The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is a business policy advocacy platform, established in 2005 by 14 of Pakistan’s (now 44) largest private-sector businesses and conglomerates, including multinationals. The Chairman of PBC Mr. Sikandar Mustafa Khan talks to Upper Reach.

The Malaysia campus of Australian Monash University is an exemplar of transnational education. Its staff and students are part of a global academy with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. In an interview with PM Communications, Pro Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University Malaysia talks about education’s key role in the country.

ATI - Africa’s trade credit and investment risk insurer posted record profit in 2013, driven by demand for infrastructure development in member countries. CEO of the African Trade Insurance Agency George Otieno talks to United World.

Gharibwal Cement Ltd. is one of the pioneers of cement manufacturing in Pakistan, producing cement since from around 50 years with complete devotion and quality. CEO of Gharibwal Cement Tousif Peracha talks to Upper Reach.