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South Africa’s €90 billion investment drive
In partnership with Brand South Africa
Over 1,700 people from 22 countries converged at the second inaugural South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg. The gathering that was part of the president’s push to improve Africa’s second largest economy and deal with the 29.1% unemployment rate.
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Georgia's Batumi port expansion seeks to connect East and West
In partnership with Wondernet Express Investment Group
Georgia stands in a strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Now one of its major sea ports is receiving a new terminal which will bring more Black Sea goods onto the European market.
Angola
Angolan development turns Benguela province into investment magnet
In partnership with aipex
With a rebuilt railroad, a port and a brand new airport, the province of Benguela - one of Angola's trading powerhouses - has been reborn, bringing with it booming businesses and a flood of investment opportunities.
Real Economy
European Investment plan creates 750k jobs
In partnership with The European Commission
The European Fund for Strategic Investments has mobilized €335 billion in additional investment across the EU since 2015. The Juncker Plan is estimated to have supported the creation of some 750,000 jobs. By 2020, that figure is set to rise to 1.4 million.
Business Planet
Booming bags: how EU Special Financing has helped a Czech company take on the world
In partnership with The European Commission
A major weapon in the fight against single-use plastic is coming out of the Czech Republic, in part thanks to an EU scheme freeing up finance for small companies where banks fear to go.