Global cement manufacturing is responsible for about 8% of the world’s total CO2 emissions.
And the current trajectory would see emissions from the sector soar to 3.8 billion tonnes per year.
A new report from the World Economic Forum outlines four…
Day: September 13, 2024
ECB cuts interest rates, and other economics stories to read this week
This weekly round-up brings you the latest news from the world of economics and finance.
Top economy news: ECB cuts interest rates; US consumer prices rise; German inflation falls to its lowest level in over 3 years.
1. ECB cuts interest rates
The…
This start-up is using microgrids to bring reliable electricity to Nigeria
Less than half of the population of Nigeria has access to a reliable electricity supply.
Start-up ICE Commercial Power is working to connect Nigerian SMEs to clean power via solar microgrids.
Transforming lives through technology is also a key aim …
What is ‘inclusive trade’, and how can trade policies improve workers’ lives?
ade and globalization have contributed to jobs, market opportunities, higher incomes and improved working conditions.
Yet, they have also exacerbated longstanding challenges such as wage inequality, poor working conditions and informal employment.
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ECA, AU Launch Project to Create Framework for Improving Free Movement of Persons, Migration across Africa
Addis Ababa: The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union (AU) have launched of a transformative project that seeks to address the underlying drivers of migration while tackling the significant challenges faced by African migrants.
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Ethiopian Delegation Visits Kenya to Share Experiences in Tea Industry
Addis Ababa: The Ethiopian delegation from both the public and private sectors, primarily from Oromia Regional State, visited Kenya from September 12-13, 2024 with a view to learn from Kenya experience in the production and processing of tea industry….