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Internet Speed and Economic Development in Africa
- September 20, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Africa, Blog Category, Technology & Telecommunication
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“Broadband can radically change the socio-economic prospects for the region and contribute to higher growth and shared prosperity.” – Carlo Maria Rossotto, World Bank ICT Regional Coordinator in the MENA region[1]. The majority of African countries have certainly been lagging behind in the economic development path. Public opinion usually agrees that this underdevelopment is due to
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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Africa
- September 16, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Africa, Blog Category, Technology & Telecommunication
Artificial Intelligence (AI) was first coined in 1956 by the scientist John McCarthy at Dartmouth College. [1] Nearly 60 years later, it is now enjoying a major resurgence thanks to the exponential increases in computing power, the development of more sophisticated algorithms and the vast availability of data. [2] The convergence of these technological developments
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The Italy – Iran Bond
- September 11, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Blog Category, Middle East
“When you finally get back up on your feet again, everybody wants to be your old long-lost friend”, Eric Clapton sang in one of his famous tracks. After the lifting of the embargo sanctions, Iran has been approached by institutional and economic operators from all over the world, aiming at reconnecting or building ex-novo the
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MEA Pulse Podcast Episode 4: What are the economic development prospects for Mozambique?
- September 8, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Podcasts
Each episode MEA Pulse brings you on a journey to learn about the Middle East and Africa regional economy and business trends with a featured country pertinent to the topic. Hosting Antonio Pilogallo from Infomineo’s Casablanca office, MEA Pulse Episode 4 is a discussion on the current state of Mozambique and the strategies that are
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Understanding Cryptocurrencies
- August 23, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Africa, Financial Services, Technology & Telecommunication
Over the course of history, humans have been trading goods and services using different means. All these means have something in common – the agreement of their value, and thus their use in operations. One example of an ancient form of human exchange was witnessed in Micronesia where they used an exchange method called the
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Talent Acquisition in Iran
- July 24, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Blog Category, Middle East
Understanding the Opportunities and Challenges This paper considers the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of multinational companies in employing talent in Iran and the difficulties for educated diaspora that move back to the country. A deep investigation and interviews with some of the managers of local and multinational corporations operating in Iran revealed that
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An Introduction to Trans-Regional Railways in Africa
- July 24, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Africa, Blog Category, Travel, Logistics & Hospitality
The African Route A Vision Economics have forever known an alchemy-like effect to an equation comprised of resources, gates to the world and logistical facilities. Application of such combination can be seen as early as the Silk Road or as recently as the Trans-European railway network. The impact of such complementary factors is usually the intensification
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MEA Pulse Podcast Episode 3: How is the Investment Environment Evolving in Kenya?
- July 24, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Podcasts
Each episode MEA Pulse brings you on a journey to learn about the Middle East and Africa regional economy and business trends with a featured country pertinent to the topic. Hosting Erickson Oduya from Infomineo’s Nairobi office, MEA Pulse Episode 3 is a discussion on the rapidly transforming country that foresees many evolving opportunities in investment, business research,
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The Kingdom of Saudi-Arabia’s Vision 2030
- July 24, 2017
- Posted by: Mona Abisourour
- Category: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Middle East
Establish an Empowering Healthcare System In April 2016, Saudi Arabia presented its vision for a “vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation.” The Kingdom wants its citizens to live longer – from now expected 74 years to 80 years. It wants to “optimize and better utilize hospitals and healthcare centers, and enhance the
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What Steps is Tunisia Taking towards Fiscal Reforms?
- July 22, 2017
- Posted by: admin
- Category: Africa, Financial Services, North Africa
The Tunisian governments’ former series of fiscal reforms have failed to meet local needs and expectations. However, the new fiscal bill passed in February 2017 sheds light to the outlook of the country’s macro economy by utilizing tax incentives to encourage investment.