In Year-End Interview, Raimondo Talks Jobs, Economy, Education & More
Gina Raimondo has had a busy year since taking office as Rhode Island's first female governor last January. The Democrat campaigned on a theme of improving the state's economy, and that remains a central issue. Raimondo recently sat down in her State …
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South Africa's Economic Crisis Calls For More Than Finance Minister Pravin …
Africa's most developed and second largest economy continues to face an ongoing financial crisis and its reputation as a key investment location is on the line. In the past week alone, South Africa has seen three different finance ministers, a downward …
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Experts to share insights on the economy of 2016 in session at UD
1:46 p.m., Dec. 15, 2015–The University of Delaware's Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE) invites the UD community to attend the 2016 Economic Forecast on Feb. 16. Presented by the CEEE in partnership with Lyons Companies, …
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Congo opens hydroelectric plant in east to jumpstart economy
KINSHASA, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo opened a hydroelectric plant financed by American philanthropist Howard Buffett on Wednesday, aiming to jumpstart economic development in its conflict-ravaged eastern region.
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