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The Tala report reveals a shift in Kenya’s economy with increased business ownership and decreased reliance on full-time employment. It highlights rising financial challenges yet notes that many remain optimistic …
Tala Report Highlights Shift in Kenya’s Economic Landscape Amid Financial Challenges Read More
In January 2023, livestock marketing declined sharply across all sectors, with cattle marketing dropping by 49.1%. Live exports decreased by 68.2%, and sheep marketing fell by 65.1%. The goat and …
January Livestock Marketing Sees Significant Declines According to LLPB Report Read More
Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen significantly since the Taliban’s drug ban in 2022, with costs reaching $750 per kilogram. Despite a decrease in production and trafficking, organized crime groups …
Opium Prices in Afghanistan Skyrocket Amidst Drug Ban and Organised Crime Profiteering Read More
Egypt has received a $1.2 billion disbursement from the IMF, totaling $3.2 billion under its economic reform program. The IMF acknowledges Egypt’s economic stabilization progress despite external challenges. While GDP …
Egypt Secures $1.2 Billion IMF Disbursement Amid Economic Reforms Read More
In the first eight months of FY25, remittances to Pakistan reached $24 billion, marking a 32.5% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. February saw a monthly inflow of $3.12 …
Surge in Workers’ Remittances to Pakistan Reaches $24 Billion in FY25 Read More
The Indian government is collaborating with the United States to remove trade barriers, with a focus on increasing market access, and establishing a Bilateral Trade Agreement by 2025. Recent discussions …
India and US Efforts to Remove Trade Barriers: A Strategic Overview Read More
The IMF Executive Board has approved the fourth review of Egypt’s EFF arrangement, enabling a withdrawal of US$1.2 billion while recognizing mixed progress in structural reforms. Egypt’s macroeconomic stability remains …
IMF Approves Funding Support for Egypt Amid Economic Reforms Read More
The increase in Argentine tourists has propelled growth in Chilean retail and airline earnings, with companies like Falabella and Cencosud reporting significant sales boosts. The stabilization of the Argentine peso …
Surge in Argentine Tourists Boosts Chilean Retail and Airline Revenue Read More
Ghana plans to formalize worker exports to create legal job opportunities, reduce illegal migration, and increase remittances, as announced by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The initiative aims to …
Ghana’s Initiative to Export Workers: A Strategy to Increase Remittances and Reduce Illegal Migration Read More
Kenya experiences economic losses of Sh14 to Sh19 billion per statutory holiday, resulting in an annual GDP shortfall of Sh188.7 billion to Sh218.4 billion. While certain sectors like tourism may …
Economic Impact of Statutory Holidays in Kenya: A Call for Reevaluation Read More