Senegal – A government programme for national development
Senegal’s new government has presented a plan for the country’s development over the next 25 years. Entitled ‘For a Sovereign, Just and Prosperous Senegal,’ the ‘Senegal 2050’ programme has ambitious economic goals – to triple per capita income by 2050 and ensure annual growth of more than 6% by, among other things, developing a strong […]
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Brazil: the leather industry, between European regulations and the challenge of traceability
The cattle and leather industries in Brazil and Italy are facing a crucial challenge: application of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Aimed at combating global deforestation, this regulation risks having significant repercussions on both markets with historic links to the hide trade. Brazil is a colossus in the cattle industry. In 2022, Brazil’s agribusiness sector […]
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Thailand – A country projected towards a sustainable future
While pursuing its ambition to confirm the growth its economy has been achieving since the 2000s, Thailand is committed to meeting the challenge of decarbonisation and transitioning to a low-emission future in order to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 and zero emissions by 2065. In order to accelerate this process, the country has actively entered […]
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Mexico – an interoceanic corridor connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific
Mexico is seeking to turn the tide of trade with the east coast of the United States and Asia by reducing its dependence on the Panama Canal, thanks to an ambitious infrastructure – the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Through a network of over 1,200 kilometres’ worth of railways, roads and airports, this […]
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Kosovo: the government aims to develop rural areas through agritourism
Developing rural areas by focusing on agritourism: for this programme, the Government of Kosovo has allocated EUR 20 million, which is considered crucial for promoting the economic prosperity of the less advantaged areas while at the same time maintaining a balance between environmental and social sustainability. The project plans for activities designed to strengthen the […]
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Germany: slow growth in the country’s mechanical engineering industry
The mechanical engineering and plant industry is seeing growing concern over the reduced competitiveness of Germany and its cutting-edge sectors. As also confirmed by the latest Report on the economy by Deutsche Industrie – und Handelskammer (the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry), German exporters are facing growing challenges connected to geopolitical tensions and stiffer […]
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Bahrain – Infrastructure development and cooperation
Bahrain is committed to improving urban road infrastructures, from the underground to the railway segment of the “GCC Railway Project”, up to the bridge between Bahrain and Qatar – all projects which Italy could contribute to with its expertise and know-how. With regard to the underground, a group of experts is currently working on a […]
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India – growth in agribusiness and domestic production
The agri-food sector in India has shown significant growth in recent years (+8.4% on average per year over the last five years). The sector represents about 9% of overall value added of the manufacturing industry and 12% of related employment. Over the past ten years, the sector has attracted USD 6 billion of foreign direct […]
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Kuwait, foreign investment and development projects in an evolving market
Kuwait, foreign investment and development projects in an evolving market Kuwait, a small but influential Emirate in the heart of the Persian Gulf, is next to three major markets: Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Despite global economic challenges and a gross domestic product (GDP) predicted to decline by a few percentage points by major international […]
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Objective SPARKLING, future-ready Italian SMEs and supply chains
Innovation, sustainability and exports will be the factors that will boost the competitiveness of Made in Italy in the world. A recipe as simple as it is effective, which is outlined in a study by SACE with the evocative title: ‘Objective SPARKLING: future-ready Italian SMEs and supply chains’. The study, made in collaboration with The […]
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