On 4th August 2020, a dual explosion at the Beirut Port, the largest port in Lebanon, led to the death of 158 people, injury of more than 6000 people and led to several people being declared missing (21 as of now). The initial blast took place around 1800 hours (local
Author: Soumili Basu
Soumili Basu is currently studying Economics at the undergraduate level from Loreto College, Calcutta University. She is a research enthusiast and takes a great interest in Macroeconomic and social issues. She plans on pursuing Master's degree in Economics.
AFRICA’S CAPABILITY TO MAINTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
The economic lagging of Africa in the global market can be easily seen through the major gap between its contribution to the world’s population (17%) and the world’s GDP (3%). The failure to optimally use the continent’s existing resources contributes to the gap. Unless the massive growth opportunities and risks
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW
Africa’s slow progress can be a cause of concern for prospective investors. However, investing in the emerging sectors will long-term benefits to those willing to wait. Strong demographics, rising sectors and abundant resources are some of the long-term growth opportunities. Strive Masiyiwa, chairman of the pan-African company Econet Group, remarked:
AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN: RELYING ON A SELF-RELIANT ECONOMY
On 12th of May, 2020, the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the citizens of the nation, in an attempt to motivate them to strengthen their resolve in overcoming the on-going crisis. In regard to this, he announced a special economic package of Rs. 20 lakh crores, constituting