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WEBKhalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) In this Global Platform video, Oxford Business Group speaks with Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) about Sharjah’s strategies for fostering tourism growth by striking a balance between cultural appreciation and sustainability.
Education reform in the Philippines aims for better quality and …
WEBThe Philippine education system has evolved over hundreds of years of colonial occupation, first by Spain and then by the US, through martial law and the people’s power revolution that brought democracy to the sprawling archipelago. The education sector’s development has mirrored the changes in the country’s administration. Today the focus is on expanding
How Egypt is boosting food production and exports
WEBAgriculture has long been a critical pillar of Egypt’s economy, strengthened by the rich natural conditions around the Nile. The country produces an array of fruits, vegetables, cereals, cotton, sugar and livestock for both domestic consumption and export. Indeed, following the disruption of global supply chains due …
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The successful rehabilitation of Boracay Island in the Philippines ...
WEBOne of the Philippines’ most popular holiday destinations, Boracay is an example of how tourism growth can have negative effects if it is not handled correctly. An island covering 10.3 sq km, Boracay hosted one-third of all the country’s visitors in 2017. Unchecked development, insufficient waste water treatment facilities and overpopulation led to an
Government policies aim to ensure that the Philippines' economic …
WEB With GDP growth averaging 6.4% between 2010 and 2017, the Philippines is one of the top-performing economies in South-east Asia. Underpinned by its robust services sector, it is seeing rising investment in manufacturing, strong remittance inflows from overseas workers and an infrastructure spending surge under the Build, Build, Build (BBB) development programme. Foreign direct
Nigeria’s energy sector pivots to refining and natural gas
WEBRefinery. While Nigeria’s oil refining capacity has increased modestly over the years, from 339,000 bpd in 2017 to 344,000 in 2018 and 350,000 in 2019, oil refinery throughput has declined significantly, from 81,000 bpd to 44,000 and 7000, respectively. On paper, the country’s four oil refineries have the combined capacity to process ...
How is the Philippines' BPO sector faring amid global business ...
WEBBusiness process outsourcing (BPO) was disrupted by fluctuations in demand and restrictions on the mobility of workers during the early part of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there are signs that new engines of growth are emerging that could bode well for the longer-term development of the sector. BPO is frequently described as one of
A new vision for the Philippine economy after Covid-19
WEBSet at P4.5trn ($89.5bn), the budget – which will undergo a final review in December – is 9.9% larger than in 2020 and equal to 21.8% of projected GDP for 2021. It includes P203.1bn ($4bn) for health care to address the pandemic and P1.1trn ($21.9bn) for infrastructure to kick-start the economy.
How Ghana created a stable political and economic environment
WEBGhana achieved independence from British colonial rule in 1957, making it the first African country to do so. After enduring decades of post-independence instability and intermittent military rule, the country is now widely regarded as a stable democracy, a regional economic powerhouse and a key continental player. Ghana is …