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We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognize that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and st…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognise that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and …

Santo Domingo.- The Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, stated this Tuesday that more than 90% of the estimated revenue in the Bill on Measures for Economic Growth, Fiscal Simplification and Mitigation of the International Crisis will come from the richest 1% of the population. Díaz maintained that the proposal sent by the Executive Branch to the National Congress was designed with criteria of equity, fiscal responsibility and social protection, with the objective of preserving the cou…

Santo Domingo.- The Anti-Crisis Plan proposal presented last week by the Dominican Government contemplates measures aimed at protecting families, supporting those who produce and preserving the country's economic stability in the face of the challenges that the international crisis continues to generate. This was highlighted in his weekly summary by the director of the Directorate of Government Strategy and Communication (Diecom), Félix Reyna, who explained that the initiative will be submitted…

Arrived in Kota Kinabalu Sabah today to review the progress of the Sabah Southern MADANI Link Project, Sipitang, a strategic initiative that will strengthen the state's electricity transmission system, improve energy security and support the development of renewable energy sources to ensure a more stable, sustainable and reliable electricity supply. During my speech, I emphasized that the real measure of the success of a project is not just the investment figures or the economic growth generated…

Cameroon has embarked on an ambitious programme for economic emergence by 2035. The President of the Republic, H.E. Paul Biya, has transformed Cameroon into a work site for economic emergence, that is, "a country that creates and distributes wealth fairly; a country that offers equal development opportunities to all; a country with strong and sustainable growth; a country with enhanced food security, in a word, a country that ensures  happiness for all." The challenges are immense and meeting …

Received a courtesy visit from the Ericsson delegation led by its President and Chief Executive Officer, Börje Ekholm. This meeting gave space to discuss the development of digital technology, the expansion of 5G use as well as the potential for closer cooperation to strengthen the country's digital economy. Also discussed was the need to develop a greener and more sustainable telecommunications network, in line with the country's aspirations for Net Zero Emissions. At the same time, more compan…

His Majesty King Abdullah II, during a meeting with economic figures on Monday, emphasised the national economy’s demonstrated ability to withstand and effectively overcome crises. During the meeting, held at Al Husseiniya Palace, His Majesty said that despite the turmoil in the region, Jordan has consolidated its stability and strategic position, adding that the Kingdom’s stability is a key factor in attracting investment. The King highlighted the current phase of development in Jordan, techn…

Keynote address by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at the Future Economy Conference on 13 May 2026. Distinguished guests,Members of the Economic Strategy Review Committees,
Partners from industry, unions, academia and the community,
 A very good morning to all of you. About a year ago, we launched the Economic Strategy Review, or ESR, to chart the path forward, as Singapore was entering a new phase in our economic journey. For many decades, Singapor…

June 9, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s ambition of building a one-trillion-dollar economy is driven by enterprise, investment and coordinated reforms across all levels of government. He particularly identified Lagos State as the clearest demonstration of how subnational leadership can accelerate national economic transformation. Speaking on Monday when he declared open the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Islan…

President John Dramani Mahama, in his speech at Chatham House in London, unveiled his ambitious economic blueprint for Ghana’s future, positioning the country as a productive, export-led hub. At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit, before going to Chatham House, the President and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy oversaw the signing of the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership, a deal to boost trade and private investment. Mahama linked these successes to his “Reset Agenda,” which features the “24-hour eco…

President John Dramani Mahama has launched a CEO-Government Compact 2026, a framework designed to strengthen public-private partnerships, ensure mutual accountability, and track measurable impacts on national growth. The President has subsequently tasked the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, to present the framework to the Attorney General for immediate review to inform the necessary steps for action. Speaking at the 10th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, the Pres…

The Government of Iceland has approved anew industrial policythat sets out a long-term vision for economic growth, productivity, and competitiveness to 2035. The policy is intended to support sustainable economic development and create a more predictable environment for investment and business activity. It is accompanied by anaction plan for 2026–2027containing 35 measures across a range of sectors. Key priorities include strengthening energy supply and infrastructure, simplifying regulation a…

HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA EVENT: 8TH TOKYO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Your Excellency, the Chairperson, Distinguished Heads of Co-organising Institutions, Your Excellencies, Ambassadors and Representatives of Bilateral and Multilateral Agencies, My delegation and I thank His Excellency, Kais Saied, President of Tunisia, for hosting this event and for receiving us graciously. I am particularly grateful to His Excellency, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister…

The Concept Notes,presented to the President on June 3, 2026, by CDT National Coordinator Mr. Alieu Fuad Nyei and members of the team, set out Liberia’s strategic priorities to confront the binding constraint of electricity for critical industries. The documents identify development challenges, propose practical interventions, and outline anticipated results from potential MCC investments. The first Concept Note proposes interventions in power generation, transmission, and sector governance to…

• Strategic actions by ICE allow reduction approved by ARESEP. • Reduction benefits homes, commerce and industry. • Institute continues its efforts to provide sustainability to this measure and support the development of the country. January 8, 2025. January began with a reduction in electricity rates for the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, after the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) approved - last December - the reduction requested by the Costa Rican Electricity Ins…

Santo Domingo.-The National Confederation of Agricultural Producers (Confenagro) positively valued the measures announced by the Government to promote economic growth and mitigate the impact of the international crisis. The entity considered that the approach of protecting economic and social stability, while preserving the country's productive capacities, constitutes a favorable signal for the sectors that generate jobs, investment and food sovereignty. Confenaggro highlighted the decision to…

Santo Domingo.– The Dominican Government will submit to the National Congress a bill with a new revenue strategy that seeks to raise between RD 40,000 and RD 50,000 million additionally in response to the pressures that the international crisis imposes on public finances, which, in addition, contains measures that strengthen micro and small businesses. During a press conference, the Minister of Finance and Economy, Magín Díaz, explained the scope of the initiative, conceived in four dimensions:…

The meeting took place after the decision of the Executive Branch to annul the decrees related to convergent industries, data centers, artificial intelligence, green hydrogen and Energy to The MIC Business Advisory Council brings together representatives of the main productive, industrial, financial and export sectors of the country, and constitutes a permanent space for public-private dialogue for the analysis of policies linked to economic development, investments and the generation of opport…

The measure was adopted after a process of technical analysis and coordinated work between the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MITIC), the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) and representatives of different sectors linked to national productive development. The head of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency of the Republic, Javier Giménez, explained that the decision…

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said Guyana is putting systems in place to become a model country with a “balanced energy” policy while leveraging its wealth to build a diversified economy. Speaking at the Baker Institute – ‘A Conversation with Guyana President HE Mohamed Irfaan Ali’ on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, the President vowed that under his administration Guyana would avoid historic pitfalls of the energy boom, such as ghost towns and en…

Georgetown, Guyana—(May 4, 2026) His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the world must adopt a balanced approach to global energy need. He highlighted critical realities for the energy sector, including a widening energy gap and the scale and distribution of investment required to address it. During his feature address at the opening of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2026, earlier today, in Houston, Texas, the President underscored that the transformation of the global energ…

Le Cameroun est engagé dans un ambitieux programme en vue de l’émergence économique à l’horizon 2035. Le Président de la République, S.E.M. Paul BIYA, a transformé le Cameroun en chantier de l’émergence, c’est-à-dire, « en un pays qui crée des richesses et les redistribue de manière équitable; en un pays qui offre à tous des opportunités égales d’épanouissement; en un pays à la croissance forte et durable ; en un pays à la sécurité alimentaire renforcée, bref en un pays du bonheur de tous et de…

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Chairs the Second Meeting of the Financial Stability Council •••••••••• Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chaired today, Wednesday, the second meeting of the Financial Stability Council. The meeting discussed the general framework governing the Council’s work, mechanisms for implementing financial and monetary plans and strategies, and ways to stimulate various economic sectors and enhance their capacity to contribute to economic growth and job creation. The Pri…