Economic Development

"Western Cluster Ltd...a key player in Liberia's mining sector, is set to act as a catalyst to Liberia's growth trajectory charted by the new government as it plans to invest USD 2 billion to propel socio-economic development in the region," the company said in a statement.

How a ‘Bharat-centric’ model can lead to sustainable, equitable development

Sanghnomics: The excessive exploitation of natural resources to fuel the material economic growth has led to severe climate change creating a potential threat to the existence of the human race on the earth. It is clear that the world needs to look at more alternative economic models

Samyukta Kisan Morcha meeting Tuesday on whether to recommend names for Centre's MSP panel

The government on Monday formed a committee on Minimum Support Price (MSP), eight months after it promised to set up such a panel while withdrawing the three contentious farm laws.

Texas Governor names Indian American to Economic Development Corporation's BOD

Governor Abbott tapped Agarwal, along with eight other Texas executives, to market the state nationally and globally to relocate a business and create new jobs.

Expressways are the highways to multi-sector development

The benefits that arise from the expressways are multi-dimensional. The economic growth, social inclusion and empowerment, environmental conservation and the like are highlights of the programme

ESAF join hands with NABARD for local economic development in Kerala

Initially, this project will benefit 300 panchayats across Kerala, the Bank said, adding that it was aimed at bringing financial empowerment and economic independence at the local level.

China's per-capita touches $8000, 70% poverty eradicated

The white paper titled "The Right to Development: China's Philosophy, Practice and Contribution," said the number of phone connections in China has climbed to 1.54 billion last year with 688 million internet users and over 700 million people were lifted out of poverty in the last three decades.

Government‘s urban plan aims to reduce water, power use by half

India’s future strategy for urban development intends to tap into the potential of rapid urbanisation for economic development, while at the same time addressing issues of sustainable development and climate change, announced Housing and &#82

China, India can join hands to tackle urban pollution: Official

"With such a consensus as an important foundation, there will be increasingly closer collaboration in the world when it comes to conservation of the environment," he said at an occasion to mark the 15th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) here.

Budget 2016: More tax exemptions can achieve inclusive economic development

Tax exemptions can be aimed at promoting health insurance. Also government can offer tax incentives to channelize savings, which in turn work for individuals in their retirement planning.

Wadhwani Summit addresses gap between GDP and job growth

Wadhwani Foundation recently organized the ‘Job Creation Summit‘ in New Delhi, with a panel discussion on filling the jobs gap by focusing on “high-quality jobs creation policies.”

E-Week, Asia`s Largest Entrepreneurship Event is Back! (20th - 27th February 2016)

The Entrepreneurship Week India is Asia’s largest campaign to build public support for ...

Cairn India for stable & predictable investment regime

Cairn India, the operator of nation's biggest onland oilfield, on Tuesday demanded a stable and predictable investment regime and consistency in policy to boost investor confidence.

'Acche din' will take 25 years not 5 years: Amit Shah

A little over a year later, BJP President Amit Shah has admitted that the government's promise of "acche din" is not going to be realised any time soon.

Innovation, investment & internationalization key to growth

Smaller companies have enabled a break from a past that was characterised by state-controlled firms, to a more social market economy, to new jobs and therefore to new prospects for the future.

Most employers prefer candidates under-30: Report

According to 'India Skills Report' 2015, an overall increase of about 23 percent is expected in the hiring numbers per month.

12th Plan focuses on inclusive growth: Montek

Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said the 12th Five Year Plan lays emphasis not merely on economic development but on inclusive growth to bring more poor and marginal people under its ambit.

All change for China's one-child policy?

At least once a year, the same rumour circulates: China is about to do away with its 30-year-old one-child policy.

Madhya Pradesh CM's current focus is state, not nation

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells Forbes India that he is focussed on his state's economic development for now.