Africas real gross domestic product growth could reach about seven per cent in 2011 from a forecast of about 5.5 per cent growth for 2010, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) said recently.
p>Africas real gross domestic product growth could reach about seven per cent in 2011 from a forecast of about 5.5 per cent growth for 2010, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) said recently.Economy
Nigeria in 2010 - a watershed year
The past year has been a dramatic one for Nigerians; politically, financially, commercially and economically, the nation has faced a few home truths and has made significant steps forward.
Industrialisation is the key
UNIDO Director-General Kandeh K. Yumkella said recently that Africa’s pursuit of industrialisation was critical to the continent’s full integration into the global economy.
UNIDO Director-General Kandeh K. Yumkella said recently that Africa’s pursuit of industrialisation was critical to the continent’s full integration into the global economy.Jobs, incomes, and basic services are key in Cote d’Ivoire
Improving the incomes of the urban and rural poor, and expanding access to jobs and basic service delivery is crucial for Cote d’Ivoire to stage a successful post-conflict economic rebound, according to World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick.
p>Improving the incomes of the urban and rural poor, and expanding access to jobs and basic service delivery is crucial for Cote d’Ivoire to stage a successful post-conflict economic rebound, according to World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick.Continued commitment to job creation in South Africa
Anglo American has announced a new enterprise development venture that will help to generate more jobs, support entrepreneurship and strengthen local economies in South Africa.