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As Marsha Lazareva languishes in jail, foreign businesses will “think twice” before investing in Kuwait
IF THERE IS one thing to glean from the case of Marsha
Lazareva, it’s that foreign businesses must now think very carefully before
investing in Kuwait.
For...
SMEs turning to alternative financing instruments as growth slows in bank lending
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are turning
to non-bank financing sources at a faster pace than in the past, as bank
lending to them has risen...
Business models worldwide face radical change
Global
business models are changing rapidly and radically, creating a need for
policy-makers, businesses and employers’ organizations to innovate, adjust and
become more flexible, according to new...
New Report Urges Action to Close Africa’s Gender Gaps in Business Performance
A new World Bank report published today proposes a
menu of evidence-based solutions to address wide gender gaps in the performance
and profitability of firms in...
Rebecca Enonchong: A Heavyweight in African Tech
Named in 2017 as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans
in SCIENCE, TECH & INNOVATION by
the New African Magazine and Jeune Afrique’s 50 Most...
With Innovative Business Models, We Can Make Internet for All a Reality
The World Bank launched today a new report that shows how new technologies and business models can help developing countries expand high-speed internet access....
Azerbaijan: Human Capital Forum Helps the Country Orient Itself for the Future
Recognizing the key role of human capital in growth and competitiveness, the Government of Azerbaijan and World Bank Group organized a three-day, high-level Human...
CEO confidence in growth dips dramatically
What a difference a year makes. Nearly 30% of business leaders believe that global economic growth will decline in the next 12 months, approximately...
Corporate tax remains a key revenue source, despite falling rates worldwide
Taxes paid by companies remain a key source of government revenues, especially in developing countries, despite the worldwide trend of falling corporate tax rates...
How to build your entrepreneurial mindset today
An entrepreneurial mindset is a way of life. Even if you aren’t starting your own business, an entrepreneurial mindset teaches you that no problem...