Updates

Raysut Cement Gets CE, NF Certifications for Conforming to European Standards; Gears up to Export to EU Countries

Certifications confirm RCC’s stringent adherence to green norms, safety and quality; RCC is also endorsed by BIS India and SABPS South Africa May 17, 2021/Aetoswire In a significant endorsement that will support exports to European Union (EU) markets, Oman’s largest cement manufacturer, Raysut Cement Company (RCC), has received CE and […]

PIDG Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund’s 2020 Review Shows Loan Book Grew 19% to $1 Billion

19% year-on-year committed loan portfolio growth May 17, 2021/PIDG 8 projects with an EAIF loan commitment value of USD 243m; 19% year-on-year committed loan portfolio growth; Local capital markets strengthened with EAIF anchor support for two local currency bond issues; Zimbabwe becomes 18th African country in current portfolio. The Private Infrastructure Development Group’s […]

Building Forward Better: Toward A Fairer Post-Pandemic World

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s Remarks at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences May 14, 2021/IMF 1. Introduction Monsignor Sanchez Sorondo, President Von Braun, President Zamagni, distinguished ministers and guests: it is truly an honor and a great joy to join you today in person, as we emerge from an unprecedented crisis. […]