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Finance April 22, 2014

Responsible investment in Kenya

Actis is “a genuine international emerging market investor” with a presence in China, India, Africa and Latin America. Michael Turner, Managing Director of Actis Africa, discussed the transformation of the Kenyan economy, Actis’ investments in the country, and the company’s commitment to responsible investment. He also discusses the increasing interest of US corporate in Africa, stating: “G.E.’s interest in Africa shows the American interest”. His advice to prospective investors in the continent: “it’s less scary than investors think”

Finance April 22, 2014

Responsible investment in Kenya

Actis is “a genuine international emerging market investor” with a presence in China, India, Africa and Latin America. Michael Turner, Managing Director of Actis Africa, discussed the transformation of the Kenyan economy, Actis’ investments in the country, and the company’s commitment to responsible investment. He also discusses the increasing interest of US corporate in Africa, stating: “G.E.’s interest in Africa shows the American interest”. His advice to prospective investors in the continent: “it’s less scary than investors think”

Manufacturing Others April 16, 2014

Providing the engines of growth

Montruck is a leading vehicle and machinery provider to mining, agriculture and road construction sector established in 1992. President of the group, Ms. Uranchimeg, was voted businesswoman of the year in 2011. In this interview with United World, she speaks about her experience and how it led her to setting up one Mongolia’s top 100 companies

Manufacturing Others April 16, 2014

Providing the engines of growth

Montruck is a leading vehicle and machinery provider to mining, agriculture and road construction sector established in 1992. President of the group, Ms. Uranchimeg, was voted businesswoman of the year in 2011. In this interview with United World, she speaks about her experience and how it led her to setting up one Mongolia’s top 100 companies

Chemicals April 15, 2014

Diamond standards

Mongolia National Diamond Drilling is a 100% Mongolian company that carries out a variety of exploratory operations, looking for gold, copper, coal, mixed metals, iron, and uranium deposits. Mr Banzragch Ts, general director of MNDD, speaks to United World about how his company has become a leader in its field in just four years, as well as MNDD’s work in Mongolia and around the world

Chemicals April 15, 2014

Diamond standards

Mongolia National Diamond Drilling is a 100% Mongolian company that carries out a variety of exploratory operations, looking for gold, copper, coal, mixed metals, iron, and uranium deposits. Mr Banzragch Ts, general director of MNDD, speaks to United World about how his company has become a leader in its field in just four years, as well as MNDD’s work in Mongolia and around the world

Others April 14, 2014

‘There are real opportunities in Pakistan’ says UK high commissioner

In December, Pakistan received ¡Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus status from the EU increase access to the EU market through duty free imports of GSP-eligible products. The new British high commissioner to Pakistan, Phillip Barton, speaks to Upper Reach about the impact of this newfound status and Britain’s role in pushing for it at EU level. He also speaks of his three top priorities as the newly appointed high commissioner: improve the already broad and deep relationship between the two countries particularly by promoting further cooperation in the fields of education and security

Others April 14, 2014

‘There are real opportunities in Pakistan’ says UK high commissioner

In December, Pakistan received ¡Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus status from the EU increase access to the EU market through duty free imports of GSP-eligible products. The new British high commissioner to Pakistan, Phillip Barton, speaks to Upper Reach about the impact of this newfound status and Britain’s role in pushing for it at EU level. He also speaks of his three top priorities as the newly appointed high commissioner: improve the already broad and deep relationship between the two countries particularly by promoting further cooperation in the fields of education and security

Construction April 11, 2014

Better inter-regional connectivity through improved air infrastructure

Creating inter regional connectivity between the huge Indonesian archipelago is a key priority for the country’s Ministry of Transport. In an interview with United World, the Former Director General of Civil Aviation Herry Bakti talks about how the DCGA is making continual improvements to its many airports, and having opened 12 new ones in Indonesia last year alone, how the focus is now to take the pressure off Jakarta – the world’s 9th busiest airport – and distribute air traffic more evenly across the country

Construction April 11, 2014

Better inter-regional connectivity through improved air infrastructure

Creating inter regional connectivity between the huge Indonesian archipelago is a key priority for the country’s Ministry of Transport. In an interview with United World, the Former Director General of Civil Aviation Herry Bakti talks about how the DCGA is making continual improvements to its many airports, and having opened 12 new ones in Indonesia last year alone, how the focus is now to take the pressure off Jakarta – the world’s 9th busiest airport – and distribute air traffic more evenly across the country

Construction April 11, 2014

Facing Indonesia's infrastructure challenges

The Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia is the government institution in charge of providing infrastructure for the country. In an interview with United, the Minister of Public Works Mr. Djoko Kirmanto discusses the infrastructural challenges that Indonesia faces in achieving sustainable economic growth and the government’s focus on improving national connectivity in 2014

Construction April 11, 2014

Facing Indonesia's infrastructure challenges

The Ministry of Public Works of the Republic of Indonesia is the government institution in charge of providing infrastructure for the country. In an interview with United, the Minister of Public Works Mr. Djoko Kirmanto discusses the infrastructural challenges that Indonesia faces in achieving sustainable economic growth and the government’s focus on improving national connectivity in 2014

Tourism & Culture April 10, 2014

Opening up Mexico to the world

Mexico’s tourism industry – in which Spain is the largest foreign investor – is growing year on year, contributing an estimated 8.4% to Mexico’s GDP and employing 7 million people

Tourism & Culture April 10, 2014

Opening up Mexico to the world

Mexico’s tourism industry – in which Spain is the largest foreign investor – is growing year on year, contributing an estimated 8.4% to Mexico’s GDP and employing 7 million people

Construction April 9, 2014

Finance the biggest obstacle for road contractors in Mongolia

Mr. Munkhbaatar, director of Mongolian company Public Road, speaks to United World about the government’s ambitious plan to pave 100% of Mongolian roads by 2020 (of which only 24% ore paved currently) and how securing financing is currently the biggest problem for local companies such as his in executing road and other projects and this why companies such as his seek foreign investment

Construction April 9, 2014

Finance the biggest obstacle for road contractors in Mongolia

Mr. Munkhbaatar, director of Mongolian company Public Road, speaks to United World about the government’s ambitious plan to pave 100% of Mongolian roads by 2020 (of which only 24% ore paved currently) and how securing financing is currently the biggest problem for local companies such as his in executing road and other projects and this why companies such as his seek foreign investment

Construction April 9, 2014

Laying the path for development

In Mongolia, only 24% of the roads are paved. The government’s goal is to have 100% of the roads paved by 2020, implying the paving of one thousand kilometers of road every year. Mr Munkhbaatar, executive director of Map Road LLC, speaks to United World about this ambitious plan and how local companies need foreign investment to help them to finance government-tendered projects

Construction April 9, 2014

Laying the path for development

In Mongolia, only 24% of the roads are paved. The government’s goal is to have 100% of the roads paved by 2020, implying the paving of one thousand kilometers of road every year. Mr Munkhbaatar, executive director of Map Road LLC, speaks to United World about this ambitious plan and how local companies need foreign investment to help them to finance government-tendered projects

Construction April 9, 2014

Bridging the one trillion-dollar infrastructure funding gap

The World Economic Forum estimates that $100 trillion dollars will be required in global infrastructure investment between 2010 and 2030

Construction April 9, 2014

Bridging the one trillion-dollar infrastructure funding gap

The World Economic Forum estimates that $100 trillion dollars will be required in global infrastructure investment between 2010 and 2030