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Central Europe's universities will fall further behind

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EUROPE

Higher education in Central-Eastern Europe.

More jobs for Middle East women could boost growth

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MIDDLE EAST

It launched the annual forum of ‘Top CEOs’, reflecting rapid changes in Riyadh’s policy over the past year. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to increase female…

Morocco pushes business-friendly image with new budget

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MOROCCO

Morocco’s reputation among international investors as one of the region’s more business-friendly locations has been underlined by a steady rise in the World Bank’s ‘Doing…

Costa Rica's medical device sector will grow further

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COSTA RICA

Precision and medical equipment has been the country’s largest export sector since 2017. It maintained that position in 2023, achieving 28% growth year-on-year and contributing…

South African budget may partly ease downgrade fears

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SOUTH AFRICA

Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…

'Mega-foundations' will help global aid programmes

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of 'mega-foundations' in aid programmes to developing countries.

Rising US health spending will hit government budgets

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UNITED STATES

Healthcare spending fell following the onset of COVID-19 as savings from patients foregoing non-COVID care offset the additional costs of fighting the pandemic. While the…

Ontario-Ottawa frictions will likely grow in Canada

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CANADA

There are some concerns about how well-developed PC policy and fiscal plans are. The left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) is now Ontario’s official opposition and has four years…

Portugal faces emerging structural challenges

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PORTUGAL

Outlook for Portugal.

Global CSR rethink is likely ahead

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for corporate social responsibility.