Tag Archives: investment
Afghanistan: UK support to harness natural resource wealth
07 March 2013 The UK will provide new support to help Afghanistan attract international investors to develop its estimated US$1 trillion-plus natural resources, including copper, gold, oil and gas. Prime Minister David Cameron announced last night at The Afghanistan
IDB supports increased investment and exports for Uruguay with $550 million loan
March 6, 2013 – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $550 million operation for Uruguay to fund the Program for Strategic International Positioning, which aims to substantially increase investment and exports by strengthening the regulatory and institutional
Harper Government Concludes Investment Agreements with Cameroon and Zambia
March 4, 2013 – The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced the conclusion of foreign investment promotion and protection agreement (FIPA) negotiations with Cameroon and Zambia. Minister Fast made the
World Taiwanese Business Overseas Investment Experience Seminar Scheduled for Mar. 6
March 4 2013 - To help to Taiwan’s manufacturers deploy around the world and better understand the advantages of the investment environments in different countries, Department of Investment Services (DOIS) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Overseas Chinese Affairs
IFC Helps Odisha Boost Private Investments, Enhance Economic Opportunities for India’s Development
Bhubaneswar, India, March 04, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is working in India’s state of Odisha to promote private sector-led growth in the strategic sectors of agribusiness and tourism, catalyzing investments and creating jobs. Through a
Republic of Korea’s Trade-Investment Promotion Agency strengthens ties with UNIDO
VIENNA, 1 March 2013 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Republic of Korea’s Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will cooperate on joint programs and projects and other activities aimed at supporting the thematic priorities of poverty
Viet Nam, Serbia look towards economic agreements
March 1 2013 , VGP – Receiving the visiting Serbian FM Ivan Mrkic on February 28, PM Nguyen Tan Dung suggested that the two countries should quicken the signing of agreements on investment encouragement and economic cooperation. Highly valuing the
The Duke of York opens B.C.’s European office
Feb. 27 2013 - LONDON – The Duke of York opened British Columbia’s Trade and Investment Office for Europe in London today. His Royal Highness was joined by the Lt.-Gov. for British Columbia, the Honourable Judith Guichon, at an opening
IFC Supports Nigeria’s Eleme to Encourage Improved Agricultural Productivity
Lagos, Nigeria, February 19, 2013—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced an investment in Nigeria-based Indorama Eleme Fertilizer Company to support the expansion of the country’s largest fertilizer production facility. The investment will contribute to improved farm
Anand Sharma to Chair First Meeting of the High Level Task Force on Investment with UAE
Feb. 16 2013 - The Union Minister of Commerce Industry and Textiles Shri Anand Sharma has left for a two day visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) today. Apart from substantive bilateral meetings, Shri Sharma will co-chair the much anticipated
Regional Event on Public-Private Partnerships Opens in Cartagena, Colombia
Feb. 14, 2013 – Business and government leaders from around Latin America gathered to examine innovations in using PPPs as a tool for development and economic growth in the region. In recent years, Latin America and the Caribbean have
Harper Government Helps Find Sweet New Uses for Sugar Beets
Lethbridge, Alberta, February 13, 2013 – Sugar beet growers are finding new and innovative uses for their crops thanks to support from the Harper Government. Member of Parliament LaVar Payne (Medicine Hat), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz,