IF Insights: Unveiling hidden poverty crisis in Lagos slums
Fighting poverty in Lagos's slums requires more than just counting income levels...
Category : Economy
IMF projects 4% growth rebound in MENA in 2025 amid geopolitical worries
The IMF has approved USD 13.4 billion in new funding to Middle East and Central Asian countries since January 2024, including for programmes in Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan...
Vision 2030 reshaping women’s lives in Saudi Arabia: Princess Reema
Princess Reema stated that the Kingdom’s progress since Vision 2030 is quite astounding...
China posts slowest GDP growth in over a year as property woes drag
Most new and outstanding loans in China are based on the one-year LPR, while the five-year rate influences the pricing of mortgages...
Wider war in Middle East would impact global economy: World Bank chief Ajay Banga
According to Ajay Banga, the destruction caused by Israel's bombing of southern Lebanon will contribute to the USD 14–20 billion in war damage that has already likely resulted from Israeli strikes on Gaza...
IF Insights: Why Brazil struggles to attract international tourists despite its riches
Brazil isn't cheap for international travellers, particularly those expecting an affordable, high-quality experience...
South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy: Minister Leon Schreiber
Currently, foreigners who receive job offers in South Africa may have to wait months or even years to receive a visa, and their requests may occasionally be denied for unclear reasons...
Australia’s treasurer says China stimulus could boost growth down under
The Australian economy experienced a strong recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic...
UK consumer sentiment sinks on fiscal worries despite OECD thumbs up
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After taking over what they claimed to be the worst economic conditions since World War II, newly elected Britain PM Keir Starmer and FM Rachel Reeves promised to rebuild the economy...
Ghana’s economy surges 6.9% in Q2 2024, fastest in five years
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The mining and quarrying industry drove the 9.3% growth in Ghana's overall industry sector, while the 23.6% growth in the gold sector during the quarter marked the third consecutive period of expansion...