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Time for Transformation

(Credit: Magda Azab) September 5, 2023/IMF For centuries, Arab nations led the world in the pursuit of knowledge and in scientific innovation and were among the most economically advanced places on Earth. Today, the Middle East and North Africa are at a crossroads. We explore the choices these politically and […]

African Sustainable Mining Piques Interest of Global Players

Rapid advancements in technology have resulted in the development of sustainable innovations in mining practices, changing how the sector operates September 5, 2023/EC & P In the wake of the global energy transition, mining companies have come under pressure to adopt sustainable business practices and employ low-carbon technologies in order […]

ASEAN Matters: Cooperation for Stronger and More Resilient Global Economy

September 5, 2023/IMF Remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the plenary session of 43rd ASEAN Summit September 5, 2023 As prepared for delivery Introduction Thank you, President Jokowi, it gives me great pleasure to address the ASEAN summit — it is uplifting to be with the leaders from […]