Gambian economy, growth rebounded to 4.5 per cent in 2021
President Adama Barrow has stated that despite the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gambian economy, growth rebounded to 4.5 percent in 2021. “Although the growth remained below the pre-pandemic levels, it was still significant, however, the slowdown of business activities in 2020 and the third wave of the virus in July 2021 affected […]
Assessing remittances’ potential to build climate resilience in the Pacific
Despite the significance of remittance flows to the Pacific region, their potential as a source of climate finance is still largely unexplored. Personal remittances from Pacific migrants and diaspora make up a critical source of development finance – representing more than three times official development assistance and in many cases – two to three times […]
Uganda: Tayebwa to push for diaspora treasury bonds
The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to champion efforts to establish Diaspora bonds. This he says, will encourage Ugandans in the diaspora to invest in the country’s treasury bonds. Tayebwa made this pledge at the 34th Uganda North America Association Convention (UNAA) in San Francisco, California on Saturday, 03 September 2022. Read more, here.
