April 23, 2020/IMFBlog By Kenneth Kang and Changyong Rhee Asia was hit hard by the first wave of the coronavirus, as the sudden stop in activity struck households and firms simultaneously—first in China, then elsewhere in Asia, and now globally. Policymakers responded swiftly with aggressive spending to support the medical […]
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GSMA Opens Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion
GSMA Calls for Applications to Develop Digital Access Solutions in Africa and Asia April 16, 2020/Aetoswire The GSMA today opened applications for the Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion. The Innovation Fund aims to increase mobile internet adoption and usage among those who have mobile internet coverage […]
AUDA-NEPAD, Ecobankset to Establish a Continental Framework to Support African Micro-Small-Medium Enterprises
April 22, 2020/Ecobank AUDA-NEPAD (www.NEPAD.org) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and Ecobank Group (www.Ecobank.com) Chief Executive Officer Mr Ade Ayeyemi have agreed to collaborate on a continental initiative to support African Micro and Small-Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as they face the economic and social challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
