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Why Is Pakistan So Poor? World Bank Report Makes Shocking R
A World bank analysis found that the General Sales Tax (GST) is the main cause of Pakistan's rising poverty rate, whereas the monthly cash transfer program for the poorest families has the greatest…
Why gender-responsive action must anchor Africa’s Climate Summit 2025
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Guest Writer
Published on: May 29, 2025 06:10 (EAT)
Panelists lead by Kenya's President William Ruto (C) conduct a session during the…
World Bank unveils $40bn investment plan for Pakistan
The World Bank has announced a landmark investment of $40 billion in Pakistan between 2026 and 2035 under its newly introduced 10-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF), marking a significant shift from its previous five-year strategy…
A partnership takes education into the digital realm
Aadiel Ayob, Chief Technology Officer at Sizwe Africa IT Group. (Image: Supplied) In South Africa, education has never been more crucial, from the perspectives of individual, societal and economic development. Education is the engine that…
Lebanese finance minister, World Bank discuss launch of Lebanon reconstruction fund
Finance Minister Yassine Jaber held a meeting with Jean-Christophe Carret, World Bank Country Director for the Middle East Department, and his accompanying delegation to discuss preparations for launching the Lebanon Emergency Assistance…
India-Africa Ties Not One–sided: Jaishankar’s Jibe At China
India-Africa ties are grounded not only in shared struggles for independence but also in a collective aspiration for development, prosperity and a more equitable global order, says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.Speaking at the…
SA mining ready to lead Africa’s economic renaissance
Mzila Mthenjane, CEO, Minerals Council SA
SOUTH Africa’s mining industry stands at a crossroads. Despite global economic volatility and domestic challenges, our sector remains positioned to drive the economic…
Odede wins the prestigious UN Nelson Mandela prize
Kenyan social entrepreneur and co-founder of the Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) movement, Kennedy Odede, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 United Nations Nelson Mandela Prize.
This prestigious…
World Bank to invest $40 billion in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) to invest $40 billion in Pakistan during 2026 to 2035 under its Country Partnership Framework (CPF), ARY News reported quoting official document.
According to the documents, the Ministry of Economic Affairs…
Turkmenistan Foreign Minister and UN Deputy Secretary General Discuss Preparations for LLDC 3 Forum
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov discussed preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3) via video link with UN Under-Secretary-General and High…