America posesses one of the most influential media markets in the World. Through the dissemination of electronic, digital, hard copy and conceptual media the USA has dominated and in some instances created markets that have influenced populations all over the world. It’s influence comes in the form of books, magazines, fashion, television, news, internet, search…
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Re-Orienting the Philippines
Despite the worldwide boom in Covid-19 cases in the early part of the year, the Philippines infection rate remained relatively flat. Only in recent times has the archipelago seen an increase in cases, spiking in August with over 55,000 cases. Those are still conservative numbers, even for a nation with a population of just over…
Uganda Pivots to Wealth Creation Amid US Kayihura Sanctions
In September of 2019, the US levied sanctions against former Ugandan Inspector General of Police. The US Department of the treasury issued the sanction citing, “human rights abuses, corruption and bribery.” In better context, it would be the equivalent of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi levying sanctions against former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for human…
Nigeria, Rebuilding Momentum in the World Economy
In 2012 Nigeria generated nearly 150 billion in exports; but in just a over a year, trade had dropped by nearly half, at 90 billion. Few know that the United States is Nigeria’s largest export destination receiving much of its revenue from oil and crude. While many Nigerians blamed the precipitous drop that rocked the…
Saudi Moves Forward on Education and ICT
Saudi Arabia has begun to shift its focus in recent years away from oil economy dependency and toward greater inclusion in more flexible markets and industries. Technology has become a major force multiplier in the world today for economies around the globe, especially those in developing economies. The Kingdom has recognized that it’s oil economy…
Finding Purpose in Work
There is a huge myth out there that one should find meaning in the work that s/he does. While I agree that enjoying work is important I think we have forgotten that for many years people did pretty ordinary things like farm land, cut down trees, build houses and dig wells. In fact, I believe…
Lela Winston 