Creating business presentations requires careful consideration, especially for big consulting firms. Typically, consulting PowerPoint presentations or decks are used for two reasons: presenting information and delivering important documents. Often, this leads to content-heavy presentations that aim to balance thoroughness with ease of understanding. So, is it possible that despite the apparent overcrowding of consulting presentations, […]
Studies indicate that empowering women for equal participation in the global economy could add up to $28 trillion in GDP growth by 2025. Many global indicators, such as the growing prevalence of female entrepreneurship, enable the assessment of women’s empowerment levels in both developed and developing economies. Observing the growth in the number of female […]
Corporate sustainability has evolved from a mere buzzword to a critical business imperative. This article traces the journey of corporate sustainability, highlighting pivotal moments and key initiatives that have shaped its current significance in the global business landscape. A few key dates The United Nations Global Compact, launched in 2000, is a multi-stakeholder leadership initiative […]
With a valuation of around $1 billion at IPO, Jumia’s listing in 2019 in the New York Stock Exchange has confirmed Africa’s first ‘now failed’ unicorn. The term ‘’unicorn’’ was coined in 2013 by Aileen Lee, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, to describe a privately held, fast-growing startup. In detail, a unicorn refers to a […]
The real estate market in the United Arab Emirates features some unique attributes compared to its equivalents in the other countries of the region. This is mainly because UAE is a temporary home for a vast number of expats compared to the nationals which in turn affects their preferences and consideration when it comes to […]
The impact of COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean has presented an unparalleled challenge for the global and regional economy. Nations are mobilizing every asset at their disposal to implement strategies aimed at alleviating the multifaceted crises—economic, financial, social, and health—induced by the pandemic, while concurrently exploring various methods to manage the virus’s proliferation […]
With the long-term implications of the global coronavirus pandemic, crisis management is being put under the spotlight on all levels, from households to companies, different institutions, and governments. Amid the crisis, governments began to mobilize their economies on several fronts including closure, economic, and healthcare policies; to mitigate the negative impacts of the pandemic. Zooming […]
The rise in cybersecurity incidents during crises is a testament to the evolving digital threat landscape. Notably, the 2008 worldwide economic recession marked a significant increase in such incidents, from Heartland’s massive credit card scam to Virginia’s prescription monitoring hack, showcasing a considerable rise in breaches and cybercrimes. As recorded by the Financial Fraud Action […]
The Travel and Tourism Industry The travel and tourism industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past decades, becoming one of the fastest-growing economic sectors worldwide. This sector’s expansion underscores its significant socio-economic contributions and resilience amidst global challenges The sector witnessed a 59% growth over the decade in international tourists’ arrivals from 1.5 billion […]
The energy transition is, as defined by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a pathway towards the global energy sector from fossil-based to zero-carbon by the second half of this century. The mining industry plays a focal role in addressing global warming and supporting the global energy transition. Although being a notoriously energy-intensive and high […]
