An economic snapshot on Kenya by Charles Robertson, Global Chief Economist at Renaissance Capital………………………………….. Kenya’s economic experience in 2011 is worth watching in the context of larger peers such as Turkey and India. In all three countries, currencies have come under great weakening pressure. In all three, inflation has risen strongly. In all three, the central banks suffered criticism. But…
Geneva, Switzerland, 3 January 2012 – Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), will join the World Economic Forum as Vice-Chairman and Member of the Managing Board. In this role, she will work with world leaders from government and business to help the Forum forge ideas and discussion that will support policy-makers worldwide. She will take…
The partnership between Danida, US ministry of Foreign Affairs and the investment bank Goldman Sachs aims to promote growth in Tanzania by giving women entrepreneurs access to education and loans. Danish Minister for Development Cooperation says Denmark wants “women to be in a position, where they can exercise their rights and utilize their true economic potential”. Minister for Development…