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GEM Report: Women's Entrepreneurship Surges, but Funding Barriers Persist
The 2023/2024 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women's Entrepreneurship Report finds women now comprise one-third of high-growth entrepreneurs globally, with startup rates increasing significantly in several countries; however, access to capital and sector-specific biases remain key obstacles.
GEM Report: Women's Entrepreneurship Surges, but Funding Barriers Persist
The 2023/2024 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women's Entrepreneurship Report finds women now comprise one-third of high-growth entrepreneurs globally, with startup rates increasing significantly in several countries; however, access to capital and sector-specific biases remain key obstacles.
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48% Bias Score
Private Sector Key to Latin American Development, Panelists Assert
At a Latin American and Caribbean economic forum, panelists stressed the vital role of private-public partnerships for development, highlighting the potential of healthcare technology and addressing the impact of Argentina's new president on businesses.
Private Sector Key to Latin American Development, Panelists Assert
At a Latin American and Caribbean economic forum, panelists stressed the vital role of private-public partnerships for development, highlighting the potential of healthcare technology and addressing the impact of Argentina's new president on businesses.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Nuclear Plant Expansion: Economic Boon, Social Challenges
A Dutch study finds that building two new nuclear power plants in Borssele will create significant economic benefits but also cause temporary disruptions due to an influx of 8,000 workers, necessitating infrastructure improvements and increased social services to mitigate potential negative impacts ...
Dutch Nuclear Plant Expansion: Economic Boon, Social Challenges
A Dutch study finds that building two new nuclear power plants in Borssele will create significant economic benefits but also cause temporary disruptions due to an influx of 8,000 workers, necessitating infrastructure improvements and increased social services to mitigate potential negative impacts ...
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36% Bias Score
Togo's Kara Agropole Project Shows Significant Agricultural Growth
Togo's Kara Basin agropole project (2019-2025), with a 38.3 billion CFA Franc budget, boosted maize production from 738 to 3,569 hectares (2022-2024), improved yields in rice and soy, and established 7 agricultural processing centers and 120 boreholes, aiming to reduce poverty and malnutrition throu...
Togo's Kara Agropole Project Shows Significant Agricultural Growth
Togo's Kara Basin agropole project (2019-2025), with a 38.3 billion CFA Franc budget, boosted maize production from 738 to 3,569 hectares (2022-2024), improved yields in rice and soy, and established 7 agricultural processing centers and 120 boreholes, aiming to reduce poverty and malnutrition throu...
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56% Bias Score
Center Parcs' £400M Scottish Village Plan Unveiled
Center Parcs plans a £350-£400 million holiday village near Hawick, Scotland, creating up to 1200 jobs; a public consultation starts February 12th.
Center Parcs' £400M Scottish Village Plan Unveiled
Center Parcs plans a £350-£400 million holiday village near Hawick, Scotland, creating up to 1200 jobs; a public consultation starts February 12th.
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48% Bias Score
Australia's Clean Energy Transition: Economic Benefits and Job Growth
Australia is rapidly transitioning to clean energy, projected to meet half of its energy needs by year-end, creating 40,000 jobs and offering economic benefits to farmers and communities while costing Australian families $800 annually compared to $1300 for coal and $1500 for nuclear.
Australia's Clean Energy Transition: Economic Benefits and Job Growth
Australia is rapidly transitioning to clean energy, projected to meet half of its energy needs by year-end, creating 40,000 jobs and offering economic benefits to farmers and communities while costing Australian families $800 annually compared to $1300 for coal and $1500 for nuclear.
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68% Bias Score
Beshear Promotes Kentucky at Davos, Securing Economic Investments
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear held 25 meetings with corporate leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18-20, promoting Kentucky as a business location, aiming to attract foreign investment and create jobs, enhancing his national political profile.
Beshear Promotes Kentucky at Davos, Securing Economic Investments
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear held 25 meetings with corporate leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18-20, promoting Kentucky as a business location, aiming to attract foreign investment and create jobs, enhancing his national political profile.
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44% Bias Score
Latin American Economic Forum Highlights Growth Challenges and Opportunities
The International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Panama City, focused on the region's 2.5% GDP growth in 2024, exploring challenges such as energy transition, social cohesion, crime, and climate change alongside opportunities for growth and regional collaboration.
Latin American Economic Forum Highlights Growth Challenges and Opportunities
The International Economic Forum Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Panama City, focused on the region's 2.5% GDP growth in 2024, exploring challenges such as energy transition, social cohesion, crime, and climate change alongside opportunities for growth and regional collaboration.
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36% Bias Score
Cardiff Parkway Railway Station Approved After Delays
The Welsh government approved plans for Cardiff Parkway, a new four-platform railway station and business park in St Mellons, Cardiff, aiming to improve transport links and boost economic growth in the underserved eastern part of the city, impacting over 40,000 residents.
Cardiff Parkway Railway Station Approved After Delays
The Welsh government approved plans for Cardiff Parkway, a new four-platform railway station and business park in St Mellons, Cardiff, aiming to improve transport links and boost economic growth in the underserved eastern part of the city, impacting over 40,000 residents.
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48% Bias Score
Latin American Forum Emphasizes Regional Self-Reliance; Paraguay Highlights Economic Success
The Latin American and Caribbean Economic Forum in Panama, attended by over 250 panelists from 15 countries, discussed a new, more inclusive economic path. Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña emphasized regional self-reliance and Paraguay's potential for...
Latin American Forum Emphasizes Regional Self-Reliance; Paraguay Highlights Economic Success
The Latin American and Caribbean Economic Forum in Panama, attended by over 250 panelists from 15 countries, discussed a new, more inclusive economic path. Former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña emphasized regional self-reliance and Paraguay's potential for...
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44% Bias Score
China Sets Ambitious 2025 Growth Targets, Signaling Economic Strength
China's provincial "two sessions" meetings set 2025 GDP growth targets at around 5 percent or higher, exceeding the national target, demonstrating economic resilience and a focus on high-quality, sustainable growth through domestic consumption, investment, and opening up to foreign investment.
China Sets Ambitious 2025 Growth Targets, Signaling Economic Strength
China's provincial "two sessions" meetings set 2025 GDP growth targets at around 5 percent or higher, exceeding the national target, demonstrating economic resilience and a focus on high-quality, sustainable growth through domestic consumption, investment, and opening up to foreign investment.
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52% Bias Score
Russia's Road Infrastructure Investment Boosts Transport Accessibility
Russia's "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, implemented since 2019, has repaired or built over 150,000 km of roads, impacting 105 major urban areas, with 9.3 trillion rubles allocated until 2030 to boost transport accessibility and mobility to 14,200 passenger-km per person by 2030.
Russia's Road Infrastructure Investment Boosts Transport Accessibility
Russia's "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, implemented since 2019, has repaired or built over 150,000 km of roads, impacting 105 major urban areas, with 9.3 trillion rubles allocated until 2030 to boost transport accessibility and mobility to 14,200 passenger-km per person by 2030.
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64% Bias Score
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