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World Bank improves Tajikistan’s road connectivity, increases access to int’l markets

DUSHANBE (TCA) — Tajikistan is Central Asia’s least connected and most isolated country. Tajikistan has only limited regional and international connectivity and transportation by road is often the only option, given the country’s alpine topography and …

World Bank Research: 2017 Was Stellar Year For Private Infra Investments In World’s Poorest Countries

Research out of the World Bank Group that shows that 2017 was a stellar year for private infrastructure investments in the world’s poorest countries, more than doubling by dollar amount from 2016. These countries also saw their share of total investment …

World Bank talks annual damage to economy of Uzbekistan from earthquakes

Aug 21, 2018 (TREND News Agency via COMTEX) -- Baku, Azerbaijan, Aug. 21 By Fikret Dolukhanov - Trend: The earthquakes annually cause damage to the economy of Uzbekistan in the amount of up to $2 billion, as it was revealed during a five-day seminar on …

According To The World Bank, 92.1% of Nigerians Are Living On Less Than N2000 A Day

According to World Bank, 92.1% of Nigerians are living below N2,000 ($5.5) a day — the worst record in the world. And less than 8% of working Nigerians earn above $165 (N60,000) a month, also the worst in the world! That might not sound so bad on the …

According To The World Bank, 92.1% of Nigerians Are Living On Less Than N2000 A Day – Konbini Nigeria

World Bank Improves Tajikistan’s Road Connectivity, Increases Access to International Markets

Tajikistan is Central Asia’s least connected, most isolated country. Tajikistan has only limited regional and international connectivity and transportation by road is often the only option, given the country’s alpine topography and small rail network. The …

Pragmatism is the key

‘Relief, recovery and reforms’ need of economic sector Common sense, creativity, out-of-the -box thinking, improvisation and steadfast political drive and will are the human qualities required to lift the country out of its present economic morass. At …

World Bank and Liberian Government Conduct Household Forest Survey

Liberia World Bank Manager, Larisa LeshchenkoThe World Bank and the Liberian Government through Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), have commenced training of enumerators in …

Tourists nights down, but spend climbing up

Local hoteliers have introduced three- to five-day packages in response to a decline in the average length of stay from tourists visiting the island, according to latest data from the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The developing trend, which sees …

Malaysia cancels two big Chinese projects, fearing they will bankrupt the country

BEIJING — Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Tuesday he will shelve two major infrastructure projects by Chinese companies for being too expensive for his debt-ridden country. The rejection of the projects, part of China’s signature Belt …

Valuing assets in the built environment

To ensure accurate property valuations, a consistent standard, method and approach to valuation is important Valuation as a discipline plays a critical role in the global financial system and its stability. Whether it’s for institutional investors looking …

New Executive Director at Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI)

Author LBO Posted on August 22, 2018 | Lead Story, People, Policy, Trade Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja and Dr. Dinusha Panditaratne August 22, 2018 (LBO) – Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Lakshman Kadirgamar …

If India doesn't 'need' aid, why do foreign governments still give it?

Aid to India has been in the news a lot recently. India is growing so fast that it will be the second-largest economy in the world (after China) in a few decades. It has a space programme, a nuclear programme, and even an aid programme. So why do rich …

SEEFOR Spends $24m In Rivers

The World Bank says, over $24million has so far been spent to implement the State Employment and Expenditure Results (SEEFOR) budget of 2017 in Rivers State. The World Bank Tax Team Leader, Mr. Paminder P.S. Brar disclosed this, last Monday, in an …

Djibouti: Small country, big stakes

  With its strategic location in East Africa, Djibouti is building ports and other transport infrastructure to serve as a link between the continent, the Middle East and Asia   It is one of the most significant attempts to open up the Red Sea since 1250 …

PPI investments in IDA countries hits $7.9 billion

Private participation in infrastructure (PPI) investments in International Development Association (IDA) countries totalled $7.9 billion across 35 projects in 17 countries in 2017, compared to $2.9 billion in 2016 across 18 projects in 10 countries, a …

JUSTIN SALTERS: Tariffs are a big deal locally

“Our County was built on Tariffs, and Tariffs are now leading us to great new Trade Deals – as opposed to the horrible and unfair Trade Deals that I inherited as your President. Other Countries should not be allowed to come in and steal the wealth of our …

Why there should be no boundaries for travellers with disability

A truly successful marketing campaign should not only resonate with a target audience but also honestly reflects a brand’s vision. National Rail’s recent campaign seems to be delivering In London’s Kings Cross station a real-world marketing campaign seems …

Graft war must not end at court charges, let us secure convictions

By ROBERT SHAW More by this Author It is essential to emphasise how evil, nefarious and debilitating corruption and its many related bedfellows are to a country and its citizens. The standard of living and quality of life of virtually every Kenyan is …

IBGX to bridge the gap in cryptocurrency trading.

HONG KONG, CHINA, August 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The value of trading volume on major blockchain exchanges has grown exponentially over the past two years. This metric equates to the amount of cryptocurrency coins traded within a 24-hour …

Historic Tullamore Farm in Hunterdon County NJ Up for Auction

“Former Lloyd Wescott Farm, Founder of Hunterdon Medical Center” STOCKTON, NEW JERSEY, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Tullamore Farm” a circa 1700’s 207.8+/- acre farm is steeped in both history and natural splendor. Max …

Enterprise Holdings Attorney Pleads with Lee Court to Excuse CEO Pamela M Nicholson from Testifying in Theft Trial

Judge Archie B. Hayward Jr. will ultimately rule if Enterprise Holdings CEO Nicholson must travel to Fort Myers courtroom and testify in grand theft hearing FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

THE BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OFFERS TO ESTABLISH BLOCKCHAIN-BASED ASSOCIATE GOVERNANCE

If one is an entrepreneur highly involved in business it is important for him or her to have a mission statement that would clarify what values to protect. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If one is an entrepreneur …

Uxin Reports Unaudited Second Quarter of 2018 Financial Results

BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Uxin Limited (“Uxin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: UXIN), the largest used car e-commerce platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. Second Quarter …

IT Governance USA’s NIST Pocket Guide now available to pre-order

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IT Governance USA’s NIST Cybersecurity Framework – A Pocket Guide is now available to pre-order at an introductory price with 10% off. The NIST (National Institute of Standards and …

Peter McCaffrey Joins William Smith Properties as Investment Manager

Bend, Oregon development company, known for its development of the Old Mill District and more, adds new manager to team BEND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- William Smith Properties, Inc. (WSPI) has added Peter …

Blockchain in Power and Energy Conference

First-Ever Global Conference for Blockchain in Power and Energy Industry To Be Held in Orlando ORLANDO, FLORIDA, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2018 Global Power & Energy Blockchain Conference will be held on Nov. 1-2 at the …

TCR Engineered T-Cell Therapy Status Report A Must Have Study for Academia and Pharma/Biotech Companies

The new report covers global companies like Adaptimmune, Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Cell Medica, GlaxoSmithKline and 30+ companies. LEWES, DELAWARE, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- T-Cell Receptors (TCR) and …

Laser Network Announces Availability of Whitelist and Date of Crowdsale Launch

Laser Technologies Corp. (Laser), which today announced its whitelist for its upcoming Crowdsale VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As of this writing, there are well over 1,800 cryptocurrency coins and tokens traded …

Rudy Lira Kusuma To Launch an Exclusive Titanium RBID Real Estate Sales System

SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rudy Lira Kusuma Home Selling Team is happy to announce the launching of their Exclusive Titanium Certified RBID Real Estate Sales System, which creates an auction …

Romance abounds at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Well known as the island of the Gods, Bali could just as well be called the island of love, thanks to its palm fringed beaches, dramatic sunsets, emerald green rice paddies and …

Hair Wigs and Extension Market Research Report 2023 | Global Industry Report and Growth Forecast | Arizton

The global hair wigs and extension market is estimated to reach revenues of more than $10 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of approx. 9% during 2017-2023. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The growing demand …

ArrowPointe FCU Makes Plans to Introduce New Financial Literacy Program Within Fort Mill School District Athletics

FORT MILL, SC, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fort Mill School District has announced a three-year community partnership with ArrowPointe Federal Credit Union, a credit union owned by members, not for profit, and focused on …

Романтические каникулы в отеле The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Известный как остров Богов, Бали можно также назвать островом любви, благодаря белоснежным пляжам, фантастическим закатам, изумрудно-зеленым рисовым полям и индуистским храмам. И …

TEAM NUVISION has an A+ Rank from BBB Since 2012

Rudy Lira Kusuma Home Selling Team Recognized as the A+ Highest Consumers Satisfaction Ratings for 6 years in a row SAN GABRIEL, CA, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TEAM NUVISION Rudy Lira Kusuma Home Selling Team, a company that …

Unendliche Romantik im The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

NUSA DUA, BALI, INDONESIA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dank palmengesäumter Strände, dramatischer Sonnenuntergänge, smaragdgrünen Reisfeldern und kunstvollen Hindu-Tempeln kann Bali - normalerweise bekannt als die Insel der Götter, …

Knight Investment Limited –Alibaba Due to Report Earnings on Thursday

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. dominates online shopping in China, but the company has bigger plans in mind. HONG KONG, HONG KONG, HONG KONG, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chinese e-commerce giant is investing aggressively as it tries …

Founders Advantage Releases Q2 2018 Results

CALGARY, Alberta , Aug. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founders Advantage Capital Corp. (TSXV: FCF) (“FAC” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to report its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 (“Q2 2018”). For complete …

Real Estate Team Recognized as the #1 Real Estate Team in California by RE/MAX LLC

No One Sells More Home in California than Rudy Lira Kusuma Home Selling Team SAN GABRIEL, CA, USA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Nuvision, Rudy L. Kusuma Home Selling Team, a full-serve real estate brokerage team, announces today …