Compared to 10 years ago, prosperity levels around the world are now relatively at a record high. Not only is this positive news for countries that have seen an increase in their standard of living, but it also means there is a deeper insight into what can be replicated in other regions that require more […]
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The ability to manage personal finances is of utmost importance for individual and family wellbeing. People are most likely to avoid financial problems if they keep track of their financial transactions, have a plan and make informed decisions. Financial literacy is an essential step toward financial freedom which requires the development of good financial habits
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Data from the 2018 personal financial management survey in the Gambia shows a gap in financial literacy among youths. Download the full report here: Report Personal Finance Among Gambians The Report’s Conclusion Financial freedom is important to economic growth as we all strive for a more inclusive society. However, financial freedom can be achieved through the
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by Dr. Ousman Gajigo The Minister of Finance, Mambury Njie, just announced a 50% increase in the salary of government workers. If we had any hope of fiscal responsibility under Mambury Njie as a Minister of Finance, it can now be put to rest. This is an irresponsible pronouncement by an entity that should have
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The finance service industry provides services to the businesses and individuals relating to the management of money such as banks, insurance companies, stock brokerages and investment funds. The term “financial services” was first coined in the Gramm-Leach-Billey Act in the 1990s which contributed to the union of different companies functioning in the U.S. financial services
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Africa is forecasted to be a 29 trillion USD economy by 2050, which will be the GDP of the US and Europe combined. How many people know this? It is for us Africans to educate our youths of this importance and their integral intellectual and economical participation in this boom. We must position ourselves in
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Have you ever worked in an environment that made you feel uncomfortable? Perhaps you did not feel you could voice your concerns regarding work-related issues to your boss, or your colleagues. Or maybe your place of work was a toxic environment that you dreaded coming into each day. Considering the amount of time most of
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President Adama Barrow recently highlighted the role Gambian Diaspora played in returning democracy to the country in his address to world leaders. However, now that we have changed the country’s Chief Executive Officer is there other ways in which the Gambia government can collaborate with the diaspora? Yes, in my opinion. According to the macroeconomists, there
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In the late 20th century, economists have attempted to explain the differences in economic growth rates around the world. Barro (1991) and hundreds of economists pursued the question of what factors determined the substantial observed differences in economic growth. They tested a variety of economic and political explanations, although the modeling invariably incorporated some measure of
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Robots might take your banking job. At least according to Vikram Pandit, the former CEO of Citibank Group. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Pandit said that the technology developments in artificial intelligence and robotics could reduce the need for staff in certain banking roles such as the back office. This accounts for a potential
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