Category: Development

Development, International

The Impact of the Net-Zero transition on The World Economy and Global Strategies

At the beginning of 2020, the value of sustainable investment in major financial markets globally stood at $35.3trillion. According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance it accounts for 36% of all professionally managed assets across the US, Canada, Japan, Australasia and Europe. Governments and companies are increasingly committing to climate action. The world is moving towards a net-zero emissions future, and this transition is expected … Continue reading The Impact of the Net-Zero transition on The World Economy and Global Strategies

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Development, Middle East and Africa

Why is Saudi Arabia pouring billions into Sports?

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has made waves in the sporting world, signing numerous football superstars like Ronaldo and Neymar while also hosting golf icons on the LIV golf tour. The substantial salaries offered make these deals hard to resist. But what motivates these significant investments? Saudi Arabia’s influence on sport has sparked global controversy, with many claiming that all of this will ‘calm down … Continue reading Why is Saudi Arabia pouring billions into Sports?

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Development, Middle East and Africa

African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

Nigeria is one of Africa’s most influential nations and holds significant power both economically and geopolitically. With a population of approximately 225 million people, it’s not only the most populated country in Africa but also has the continent’s largest economy. In 2022, Nigeria’s GDP reached an impressive $477.39 billion. Meanwhile, the country has been grappling with pressing challenges of poverty, crime, corruption, and overreliance on … Continue reading African Economies : How have oil and corruption affected Nigeria’s economy?

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Development, Middle East and Africa

African Economies :  Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

Zimbabwe has captured global attention due to its serious economic struggles. Pre-independence, Zimbabwe’s economy relied heavily on agriculture and the stable Rhodesian Dollar. However, post-independence, it has encountered the challenges of hyperinflation, land reform, and political instability. These difficulties have had a long-lasting impact on Zimbabwe’s economy, making it difficult for locals to trust the local currency, and has piqued the interest of the global … Continue reading African Economies :  Zimbabwe’s Journey from a 100 Trillion Dollar Bill to Economic Recovery

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Development, Economics, Politics, UK

HS2: The potential vs the reality 

The Potential: The development of a second high-speed rail network was originally proposed in 2009 by the Labour government at the time, led by Gordon Brown. Concerns began to arise over capacity constraints on the West Coast Main Line railway as they were increasing with the network projected to be at full capacity by 2025. Therefore HS2 Ltd was established to explore the possibility of … Continue reading HS2: The potential vs the reality 

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Asia, Development

From Emerging Giant to Economic Titan: India’s Journey to #5

In the final quarter of 2021, India overtook the UK and became one of the world’s top 5 largest economics (amongst powerhouses such as the US, China, Japan, and Germany). Now the country is projected to be the 3rd largest economy by 2027 ($5.4 trillion GDP by 2025) and has the largest population, overtaking China in April 2023. It is interesting to witness how a former … Continue reading From Emerging Giant to Economic Titan: India’s Journey to #5

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Development, International, Middle East and Africa

Beyond the Barrel: Economic Evolution in a Post-Oil World

Oil, often referred to as ‘black gold’, has historically had a profound impact on the global economy. Its original use in ancient civilisation was for medicine and lighting. However in the 19th century, it became the lifeblood of industrialisation, powering machinery, transportation and ultimately shaping geopolitics. Today, oil remains a critical driver of the global economy. As the world becomes more environmentally oriented (coupled with other … Continue reading Beyond the Barrel: Economic Evolution in a Post-Oil World

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China, Development

Chinese Economic Growth, Against All Odds

Today, China is an economic powerhouse with the second highest nominal GDP (after the USA) and the highest GDP PPP (when GDP is adjusted for prices in a country) in the world. Yet just over 40 years ago, in 1981, it had a nominal GDP lower than that of Canada, a country that had a population 40 times smaller than it. The nominal GDP per … Continue reading Chinese Economic Growth, Against All Odds

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Asia, Development

South Korea – Miracle on the Han River

The Korea of the early 20th century is unrecognisable compared to the South Korea we know today. During the first half of the 1900s the Korean economy was underdeveloped, lacking proper infrastructure, had limited industry, and was still an economy that was largely dependent on agriculture. The majority of the population was involved in farming, but they generally used outdated equipment resulting in low farming … Continue reading South Korea – Miracle on the Han River

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Americas, Development

The Impact of Breaking Bad on Albuquerque 

‘My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane Albuquerque New Mexico 87104. This is my confession.’ That’s perhaps the most iconic line from the award-winning show ‘Breaking Bad’. Breaking Bad was filmed from 2008 to 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Initially, director Vince Gilligan wanted to shoot in California, but after Sony bought the series, they requested a change of … Continue reading The Impact of Breaking Bad on Albuquerque 

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