As governments across West Africa prioritise their textile industries to drive post-pandemic recovery, a number of private sector initiatives are supporting the segment’s growth.
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From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way people work. These interruptions are likely to have a significant impact on the global labour market well into the future.
Economic update | Report: Will the Covid-19 pandemic accelerate Kuwait’s economic diversification efforts?
10 Sep 2021
Kuwait’s economy is characterised by a number of factors that helped it to withstand the severe strains caused by the pandemic.
An initiative that encourages companies to meet science-based emissions targets has seen significant growth in recent months. The success of the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has highlighted the appetite for a more stringent and universal approach to ESG reporting.
Economic update | How the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expanding the representation of women in the workplace
25 Aug 2021
More female employees are joining workplaces and boardrooms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with gender equality a key target of a regional drive to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Economic update | ESG Report: How technological advances and sustainability practices are transforming Peru's economy
23 Aug 2021
The mining, agriculture and financial services sectors are essential pillars of GDP, and are fundamental to Peru's socio-economic development and exports.