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Gambia Moves up, Now 117th among World’s Competitive Economies – Report

The latest edition of the Global Competitiveness Report, an annual ranking of 137 economies based on data from international institutions, moved the Gambia up from the No. 117 position. Switzerland, the United States, and Singapore are the top three most competitive economies in the world. The Gambia is now 117th out of the 137 economies the ranking covers; it […]

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Mandela Washington Fellowship

2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship application is Open

The application for the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is now open. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Begun in 2014, the Fellowship supports young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace

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African Young Entrepreneurs Fund

Chinese Billionaire Launches African Young Entrepreneurs Fund -$10 million

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma announced the creation of a US$10 million African Young Entrepreneurs Fund, during the Youth Connekt Africa Summit co-hosted by UNCTAD and the Government of Rwanda. This is another opportunity for young African entrepreneurs to funds their small businesses and startups. Below is the full press release from the UNCTAD

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ISDB Islamic Fintech challenge

Islamic Development Bank Lunches FinTech Islamic Finance Challenge

Islamic Development Bank Group launches its 1st competition on FinTech Islamic Finance Challenge, supported by IslamicBanker.com and IE Business School. What is the FinTech Islamic Finance Challenge? FinTech Islamic Finance Challenge is an opportunity to transform your technology-based idea into a social impact finance project. The challenge aims to support creative and innovative solutions that

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Oley Dibba Gambia AFDB

AfDB Appoints Gambia’s Oley Dibba as Director Human Capital, Youth & Skills Development

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oley Lucretia Clara Dibba-Wadda as Director of Human Capital, Youth and Skills Development with effect from July 1, 2017. A citizen of the Republic of The Gambia, Ms. Dibba-Wadda is a social development executive and strategic analyst with over 20 years of leadership and

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