Tag #Economic Development

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Contrasting Fates of Two Belfast Victorian Buildings

Two 19th-century Belfast buildings, the Crumlin Road Courthouse and Gaol, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, show contrasting fates since their closures in the 1990s: the Gaol is a thriving tourist attraction and distillery, while the Courthouse, after arson, is awaiting a mixed-use development to rest...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Côte d'Ivoire's Rubber Industry Boosted by Chinese Investment

Mainland Group's new latex processing plant in Grand-Béréby, Côte d'Ivoire, with an annual capacity of 100,000 tons, is boosting the nation's rubber industry, benefiting farmers with fairer prices and creating jobs, while contributing to Côte d'Ivoire's position as a major rubber producer.

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Guangdong's Agarwood Revolution: A Sustainable Economic and Ecological Success

Chen Qinmao's agarwood nursery in Huidong, Guangdong, produces 300,000 saplings annually, driving a sustainable agricultural transformation that has tripled some farmers' income, restored biodiversity, and created a thriving local industry.

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Canada's Infrastructure: From Efficiency to Cost Crisis

Canada's construction efficiency has drastically decreased; current transit projects cost seven to ten times more per kilometer than the original Yonge subway, despite inflation adjustments, while past projects like the Canadian Pacific Railway and Toronto's first subway were completed swiftly and a...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Mexico's Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro Program Launches

Mexico launched the Jóvenes Construyendo el Futuro program on June 2nd, 2025, offering 12-month paid apprenticeships (8,480 pesos monthly) and benefits to unemployed young adults aged 18-29, aiming to improve job skills and reduce unemployment.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greece's Failing Economic Plan: The Need for a 'Plan B'

The slow implementation of Greece's Piszaridis Report, aimed at boosting economic extroversion and productivity, is failing due to societal distrust, political inaction, and administrative inefficiencies; a proposed 'Plan B' focuses on incremental, bottom-up reforms tailored to the Greek context.

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China's Motorcycle Exports to Africa Surge, Driving Economic Growth and Technological Collaboration

In 2024, Chongqing, China exported over 5 million motorcycles valued at $2.84 billion, with Zonsen Motorcycle exporting over 130,000 units to Africa in Q1 2025; this surge is driven by affordability and suitability for African terrains, fostering Sino-African manufacturing partnerships and promoting...

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Luang Prabang's Tourism Boom: A Contrast to Laos's Economic Challenges

Luang Prabang, Laos, saw a 162% rise in tourism by April 2025, generating over \$560 million in revenue and lifting 98.3% of its population out of poverty; however, this contrasts with Laos's overall poverty and high public debt.

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Luang Prabang's Tourism Boom: Economic Success and Challenges for Laos

Luang Prabang, Laos, is experiencing a tourism boom with a 162% increase in visitors year over year as of April 2025, generating over $560 million in revenue and lifting over 16,000 families out of poverty; however, concerns exist about the equitable distribution of economic benefits.

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No Poverty
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Ontario's Bill 5 Sparks Controversy Over Resource Development

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's Bill 5, aiming to fast-track resource development, particularly mining in the Ring of Fire, faces strong opposition from Indigenous groups and environmentalists due to its suspension of environmental regulations and potential infringement on treaty rights, raising concern...

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Reduced Inequality
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World Bank Funds $219.8 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Mali

The World Bank granted Mali $219.8 million to improve the climate resilience of its road network, focusing on the 137.7 km Diéma-Sandaré section of the Bamako-Dakar Corridor and ancillary facilities, indirectly benefiting approximately one million people.

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Turkey Unveils New Investment Incentive System with Significant Financial Aid

Turkey launched a new investment incentive system offering financial aid, including interest rate subsidies and cash incentives up to 240 million Turkish Lira, to stimulate high-value-added investments and reduce reliance on imports, prioritizing strategic sectors and regional development until Dece...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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