March 31, 2016/IMF Against a backdrop of mediocre medium-term growth prospects, identifying policies that could lift productivity growth by promoting innovation is critical. Fiscal policy can play an important role in stimulating innovation through its effects on research and development (R&D), entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. New analysis in this chapter […]
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World Bank sees faster Kenyan economic growth this year and next
Thu Mar 31, 2016/Reuters Kenya’s economic growth is expected to accelerate both this year and next, helped by low oil prices, improved agricultural output, a supportive monetary policy and infrastructure investments, the World Bank said on Thursday. However, the bank also warned of possible risks, stemming partly from uncertainty over […]
South Africa grants first bourse licence in over 100 years
Wed Mar 30, 2016/Reuters South Africa has issued its first stock exchange operating licence in more than 100 years, paving the way for a local company to compete with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). ZAR X Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it would start operating in September after securing approval […]
