Center for Global Development’s Post

IBECs quarterly economic outlook is very on point. Whilst the economic outlook remains positive, the report also notes that under-delivery in critical infrastructure—such as water, housing, energy, transport, and skills —is constraining the potential for growth in both domestic businesses and foreign direct investment. "Too often, the focus is on cost efficiency in large-scale projects, but the greater and more immediate risk to economic growth, social cohesion, and fiscal stability lies in our failure to complete these projects. Successfully addressing housing, transport, and water infrastructure, making strategic decisions on funding education and skills, and setting out a transformative vision for our energy future are generational opportunities for Ireland" I hope those writing election manifestos in the coming weeks and months are listening... Gerard Brady Ibec

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NEW: Javier Milei has so far succeeded in making drastic changes to Argentina’s economic policies. In the latest AQ Podcast, Eduardo Levy Yeyati joins to discuss what has worked and what hasn’t, and who have been the winners and losers.  #argentina #milei #economicpolicy https://lnkd.in/ecUgfTTM

“The only #constant is #change”, Heraclites said more than 2000 years ago. It is as true today as it was back then in ancient Greece. We’ve had our share of change in the past 4 years, from the #covidpandemic to #wars and massive political shifts. Economies have been up&down. On Monday we #celebrate, on Tuesday we #despair, and so it goes🎢 The most prudent strategy for the majority of us to remain afloat (or better, prosper) financially through all this, is to: ↖️↕️↔️↗️#diversify #risk & #investment, 📅#plan for many possible eventualities with a 🌍🌏🌎#globaloutlook and #multinational exposure. A short while ago I spoke around the relationship between #isleofman and #southafrica from a #business perspective, and how we’ve seen examples of business and individuals benefitting from it by embracing some of the above strategies to navigate #constantchange. Have a listen, & I’m happy to engage with you if you want to hear more or share your own experiences! Finance Isle of Man Africa Scotland Business Network South African Chamber of Commerce UK Paul Blake FCMI Michael Crowe Dina Hill Topco Media Jimmy Moyaha Moneyweb Ryk Van Niekerk Bruce Whitfield Accelerate Cape Town

In the latest episode of Economics Explained, the podcast delves into whether Norway's economy, often cited as a model of a successful socialist mixed economy, truly exemplifies economic perfection or is simply benefitting from its oil wealth. #Economics #Norway #Podcast 🎧🌍 Listen here: [Norway: Is It The Perfect Economy?](https://lnkd.in/g-aw5SY8)

🎙️Introducing the 19th episode of the KWS PODCAST, discussing “Eurointegration, the European Green Deal, and Decarbonization: Is Ukraine Ready to Adapt to the New Reality?”. This is a must-watch podcast for everyone! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3UTfNDB Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44C7382 YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/44FcqTN Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4bvI5cF Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bwxgHe What will be covered? 1. The evolution of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Ukraine's prospects for Eurointegration: a battle of efficiency between small family farms and agroholdings or mutual complementarity? 2. Polish protests – the first reaction to the prospect of Ukraine joining the EU or a result of political manipulations? 3. EU agricultural policy and the European Green Deal. 4. Bioeconomy, decarbonization, and regenerative agriculture as a path to reducing CO₂ emissions and motivation tools. 5. Carbon certificates as new earning opportunities and a confident step towards sustainable agricultural development. 6. What needs to be done to encourage Ukrainians to move to rural areas? Our integration into the EU is inevitable. Therefore, Ukrainian businesses should already be adapting to these new European rules to secure a worthy place while remaining competitive on the global stage. As conscious and responsible citizens of Ukraine, we must always care about preserving the environment and ensuring a prosperous future for generations to come! We eagerly await your thoughts and questions for the speakers in the comments under the YouTube video. Enjoy watching and listening! #KWS #KWSpodcast #Decarbonization #ClimateChange #GreenDeal #EuropeanIntegration #Ukraine

Our Vice President of commercials, Debajyoti Bhattacharyya, recently shared his insights on navigating currency fluctuations in Nigeria on the podcast “Let's Talk Agriculture - Public Relations.” He discussed the impact of these fluctuations on Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, economy, and overall economic growth. Head over to the link below to listen to the full episode of the podcast. https://lnkd.in/eC_BriBD #NairaDevaluation #CurrencyFluctuation #Agriculture #commodities #SmallholderFarmer

Don't miss out on the upcoming 7th episode of our podcast, #ImpactfulAdvice. On this episode, we dive deep into the AfCFTA agreement with Thabile Nkunjana, a senior economist in agri-food systems, international trade and rural development. Stay informed and gain valuable insights!! #southafrica #valuableinsights #podcast #impactfuladvice

Welcome to the Wealth Architect podcast with Mark Yeager, where we explore the world of alternative investments and emerging markets. In this episode, Mark sits down with Cole Shephard, the founding partner of Legacy Group, a leading alternative investment firm based in Colombia. Cole shares insights into the growth of the Green Coffee Company, Colombia's largest coffee producer, and discusses the fascinating world of farmland investments and innovative approaches to coffee production. Stay tuned as Mark and Cole delve into the nuances of coffee farming, the evolution of Colombian agriculture, and the journey of turning coffee waste into a profitable venture in the liquor market. Discover why alternative investments outside the US are gaining traction among high-net-worth investors and how farmland can offer unique opportunities for capital growth. Get ready to elevate your understanding of coffee, investments, and emerging markets on this captivating episode of the Wealth Architect podcast. To reach Cole: https://legacy-group.co Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gvqacNKE #WealthArchitect #financialtips #financialpodcast #podcast #financeguy #financialindustry #MarkYegge

Our sequel episode on navigating currency fluctuations will be dropping this week. 📈📈 So, in case you missed the previous episode where our podcast host, Sharon Idahosa discussed from a farmer's perspective with JERRY TOBI, you can always go back to listen. 👉check the comment session for the episode. Meanwhile, our sustainability podcast series is airing in April. ♻️♻️ If you're an agriculture brand with a sustainability focus and you want to join the podcast as a guest, sponsor, and advertise, get in touch with us. 💌 podcast@letstalkagriculture.com Looking forward to hearing from you! #Agriculture #Podcast #Sustainability #SustainabilityInitiatives #Currency #Nigeria #Africa #PodcastAdvertising