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China-Africa Cooperation Aligns with UNDP's Mission to Accelerate Energy Transition on Continent, Says UNDP Ethiopia Economic Advisor
Addis Ababa, November 6, 2025 (ENA) – UNDP Ethiopia Economic Advisor, Ali Zafar said reaffirmed commitment to collaborating with China and African nations to mobilize climate finance and foster digital and climate-smart innovations. Speaking at a...
With Future Data in Doubt, UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Names Top U.S. Climate Polluters
The Greenhouse 100 Polluters Index ranks companies by their direct emissions of greenhouse gases from U.S.-based facilities. PERI tracks corporate environmental and environmental-justice performance for U.S. industrial activity using uniform,...
Trump Dismisses Voters’ Concerns About The Economy After Tuesday’s GOP Rout
Topline President Donald Trump is downplaying Americans’ persistent concerns about the economy in the wake of Tuesday’s Republican election losses—which have been framed as a plea from voters to address cost-of-living concerns. President Donald...
Hope in a time of collapse: Momentum at Partners for a New Economy’s fourth annual gathering
When faced with a challenge there is something to be said for stepping back, taking stock, and finding a new perspective. Perhaps that is why the opening evening for this year’s Partners for a New Economy’s (P4NE) annual gathering took place at...
Community banks are vital to the economy; lawmakers should act like it
Policymakers must avoid looking at community banks as institutions of the past that no longer have a place or function in our financial system and stop prioritizing large banks and technology companies, writes Phillip Basil.Al Drago/Bloomberg...
New economies: Hope in a time of collapse
Hosted by Partners for a New Economy (P4NE), New Economies: Hope in a Time of Collapse was a global gathering of 250 people dedicated to transforming our economic systems. Now in its fourth year, the event fostered collaboration across sectors,...
German economy still stagnant despite new government
BERLIN The German business community has yet to feel any optimism despite the new government, as the economy continues to stagnate, and while the government reportedly identified the issues, “it has yet to deliver the necessary impact,” according...
Funders for the New Economy: In conversation with Jo Swinson and Brian Valbjørn Sørensen
Alliance editor, Kate Balding,speaks to P4NE director, Jo Swinson, and executive director of KR Foundation, Brian Valbjørn Sørensen, to make sense of the New Economy and funders place within it. Kate Balding: In your opinion, do you think the New...
Minister of Economy Hwej discusses trade cooperation with Moroccan Consul General
During his meeting with the Consul General of Morocco to Libya, Bouzekri Rihani, at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters yesterday, the Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwej, discussed strengthening trade cooperation between the two...
Econometer: Will tariffs slow the US economy in 2026?
The U.S. economy has largely weathered historically high tariffs so far this year, but a new study says tariffs will hit Americans in 2026. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said it expects the U.S. economy to...
Help and Cause Foundation engages 24-Hour Economy Secretariat on Jobs for PWDs
Help and Cause Foundation has presented an innovative job creation proposal to the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, aimed at empowering persons with mobility challenges through sustainable employment opportunities. Led by its President, David Mensah,...
New solar project to power Ghana’s 24-hour economy – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Ghana’s new Solar for Industries Project will serve as a key driver of the country’s 24-hour economy initiative and accelerate industrial growth. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the...
Ag economist says traditional farm bill may be a thing of the past
News Ag economist says traditional farm bill may be a thing of the past An ag economist says the days of a traditional farm bill could be numbered. Will Snell with the University of Kentucky tells Brownfield it won’t be like what agriculture has...
Indiana ag industry calling for long-term demand solutions to help support struggling ag economy
News Indiana ag industry calling for long-term demand solutions to help support struggling ag economy November 6, 2025 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag economy, Indiana, News Some members of the Indiana ag industry want demand certainty to help...
India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh
India emerges as global torchbearer linking economic growth with environmental sustainability: Dr Jitendra Singh New Delhi: India has emerged as a global torchbearer in linking economic progress with environmental sustainability, guided by the...
Pillen responds to online comments about Nebraska's economy
We’ll Defeat Terrorism, Engage the World Diplomatically — Tinubu Assures Nigerians, Says Economic Reforms Gaining Global Confidence
November 06, (THEWILL) — President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to defeat terrorism and deepen diplomatic engagement, insisting that Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms are restoring investor confidence and...
Tanzania Internet Shutdowns Cost Economy Over $238 Million, Says Paradigm Initiative
Digital rights watchdog Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has condemned Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter), reporting that the disruptions have cost the nation’s economy more than $238...
Botswana adopts 5-year national development plan to boost economic diversification
GABORONE, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Botswana on Thursday adopted a five-year national development plan as the southern African country seeks to diversify its economy away from high diamond dependence. The 12th National Development Plan allocates 388...
In Georgia, was election a referendum on shutdown, economy?
ATLANTA, Ga. - Democrats this week are celebrating significant nationwide electoral wins, including many across Georgia. What’s behind those wins? The party secured off-year election victories in Atlanta’s mayoral and City Council races and for...