Perhaps one of the greatest efforts of human kind is its ability to create tangible change in community. This is evidenced in even the most rudimentary coalitions that come together to serve the common good and underscore humankind’s ability to communicate for effective outcomes. Yes, the zenith of human capacity, innovation and production is a…
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Re-Start: European Union
In the coming weeks we will review several regions and the measures they are taking to restart their economy. We will seek to predict and analyze some of those changes in the series Restart. In this nonconsecutive series, this week we will examine the European Union’s plans and look forward to reviewing other schemes aimed…
This is Nigeria
Recently, I was in the seaside state of Lagos, arguably one of Africa’s Largest Metropolis and Nigeria’s most successful state. As one of the smallest states in the nation, Lagos has distinguished itself as Nigeria’s most industrialized and developed state. While there, I had the opportunity to experience various cities such as Lekki, Ikeja, Ikoyi,…
Panama’s Multinational Future
The Panama Trade and Investment Agency (PROVINEX) hails itself as the “Ultimate Destination for Multinationals investing in Latin America.” For many developing economies, attracting foreign investment has been the primary goal. According to figures released by PROVINEX, more than 140 multinationals have invested in the Latin American nation since 2007. It’s top three investors being…
Congo: The Sleeping Giant Battling Back to Relevance
In 2016, the Democratic Republic of the Congo had a GDP of just over $32 Billion USD. These numbers are staggering for a nation with a population of 83 billion souls and a 800 GDP per capita. The horror is that the nation leads the world in some of the most precious metals and timber…
Lela Winston 