The World Bank has issued the world’s first wildlife conservation bond, raising money to protect endangered black rhino populations in South Africa. The move comes as governments and institutions...
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Economic Update | Wildlife conservation funding: will the rhino bond set a precedent?
14 Apr 2022
Economic Update | Focus report: Opportunities and challenges in Zimbabwe’s sugar industry
13 Apr 2022
As one of the largest formal employers in Zimbabwe, the sugar industry's growth potential is significant.
Economic Update | The metaverse and extended reality: The future for higher education?
13 Apr 2022
In a bid to expand access and boost their reach, higher education institutions are increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and associated extended-reality (XR) approaches.
Economic Update | Can smart cities solve Egypt’s housing shortage?
7 Apr 2022
Architects, property developers and other key stakeholders in Egypt’s construction sector are increasingly embracing digitalisation as the country looks towards smart city solutions to solve its...
Economic Update | How will the AfCFTA boost Ghana’s free zone exports?
6 Apr 2022
With a focus on driving broader economic development through both manufacturing and the establishment of special economic zones (SEZs), Ghana is looking to capitalise on the benefits associated with...
Economic View | Amadou Diallo, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa
5 Apr 2022
In what ways does the push for environmental sustainability affect logistics forwarding companies?
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