ECOWAS

ECOWAS

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Established on May 28 1975 via the treaty of Lagos, ECOWAS is a 15-member regional group with a mandate of promoting economic integration in all fields of activity of the constituting countries. Member countries...
US Economic forecast

US Economic forecast

US Economic Forecast 2020 Economic reports for the first half of 2019 show National unemployment holding at 3.6%, near its lowest in half a century and wages are up 3.1% over last year. Real GDP rose an impressive 3.2%. The S&P and the Dow Jones are heading for...
Smart Farming

Smart Farming

Agricultural output growth to keep food prices low over the coming decade. OECD and FAO highlight role of diets, urbanization, emissions and trade in outlook for next decade 08/07/2019 – Global demand for agricultural products is projected to grow by 15...
Egypt: Foreign Investments

Egypt: Foreign Investments

Prior to the political crisis, Egypt was a very attractive Middle Eastern market for FDI. The dynamic growth of the Egyptian economy (around 7% before the crisis), its strategic geographical position, low labor costs, skilled workforce, unique tourist potential,...
Castelmezzano, in the Lucanian Dolomites, Italy

Castelmezzano, in the Lucanian Dolomites, Italy

A common thread among many travel writers holds that the Basilicata region in southern Italy is an undiscovered gem. Another popular sentiment? The village we see here coloring some of the region’s steep cliffs is one of the most stunning in all of Italy....
Wonderful castles of Europe

Wonderful castles of Europe

When you put the words “castle” and “Europe” together, several famous castles are bound to enter your mind. Thanks to the rise of social media, these renowned fortresses are more prevalent than ever. Perhaps the most famous castle in the world is Neuschwanstein, near...