Colombia’s massive infrastructure under way includes 8,000km of new roads under construction, adapting the Magdalena River to the needs of larger vessels, and 117 projects to revamp the port at Barranquilla, among many other initiatives. René F. Puche, President of the Port of Barranquilla explains how the port is reaching unprecedented levels of cargo handling.
Colombia’s massive infrastructure under way includes 8,000km of new roads under construction, adapting the Magdalena River to the needs of larger vessels, and 117 projects to revamp the port at Barranquilla, among many other initiatives. René F. Puche, President of the Port of Barranquilla explains how the port is reaching unprecedented levels of cargo handling.
With Turkey’s G20 Presidency proposing Islamic finance tools as a credible option for long-term financing for infrastructure investments, the spotlight is shining on Turkey’s own participation banking sector. Osman Çelik, the newly appointed Chairman of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, talks us through the advancements taking place in the sector, as Istanbul bids to become a global financial center.
With Turkey’s G20 Presidency proposing Islamic finance tools as a credible option for long-term financing for infrastructure investments, the spotlight is shining on Turkey’s own participation banking sector. Osman Çelik, the newly appointed Chairman of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, talks us through the advancements taking place in the sector, as Istanbul bids to become a global financial center.
Vice-President of Colombia Germán Vargas Lleras highlights the country’s regional advantages, such as its transparency, lack of corruption and equal opportunities, that are sparking a “wonderful” reaction from the private sector and seeing billions in FDI and long-term commitments pouring into the infrastructure sector in particular, as Colombia targets a top three position in Latin America for its infrastructure.
Vice-President of Colombia Germán Vargas Lleras highlights the country’s regional advantages, such as its transparency, lack of corruption and equal opportunities, that are sparking a “wonderful” reaction from the private sector and seeing billions in FDI and long-term commitments pouring into the infrastructure sector in particular, as Colombia targets a top three position in Latin America for its infrastructure.
Incentives such as the new Public-Private Partnerships Law, which means the state can only pay for projects actually in progress and penalizes poor workmanship, are raising the quality of infrastructure in Colombia. Luis Fernando Andrade Moreno, President of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), discusses how removing obstacles to investment and encouraging higher productivity are reshaping the sector.
Incentives such as the new Public-Private Partnerships Law, which means the state can only pay for projects actually in progress and penalizes poor workmanship, are raising the quality of infrastructure in Colombia. Luis Fernando Andrade Moreno, President of the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI), discusses how removing obstacles to investment and encouraging higher productivity are reshaping the sector.
Tourism suffered losses more than any other sector between 2011 and 2014, but as political stability has returned so have the visitors. With revenues up 7% so far this year, the Ministry of Tourism has set a target of 20 million tourists by 2020, helped along by new luxury hotel offerings such as the Sahl Hasheesh.
Tourism suffered losses more than any other sector between 2011 and 2014, but as political stability has returned so have the visitors. With revenues up 7% so far this year, the Ministry of Tourism has set a target of 20 million tourists by 2020, helped along by new luxury hotel offerings such as the Sahl Hasheesh.
We sit with Penda Ya Ndakolo, Namibia’s Minister of Defense, and discuss the importance of 25 years of independence and the role of the defense force in providing peace and stability. He offers his perspective on further regional integration and the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means, and we also examine how the ministry is addressing some of the major threats facing the nation, including illegal trafficking, poaching and piracy.
We sit with Penda Ya Ndakolo, Namibia’s Minister of Defense, and discuss the importance of 25 years of independence and the role of the defense force in providing peace and stability. He offers his perspective on further regional integration and the resolution of conflicts through peaceful means, and we also examine how the ministry is addressing some of the major threats facing the nation, including illegal trafficking, poaching and piracy.
A wave of entrepreneurial spirit has washed over Egypt just recently. Inspired by the optimism and opportunity of the 2011 revolution, Egypt’s new army of fresh thinking innovators are helping the country to develop in alternative ways, with the now annual RiseUp Summit at the heart of this growing movement.
A wave of entrepreneurial spirit has washed over Egypt just recently. Inspired by the optimism and opportunity of the 2011 revolution, Egypt’s new army of fresh thinking innovators are helping the country to develop in alternative ways, with the now annual RiseUp Summit at the heart of this growing movement.
Cyprus’ Minister for Energy, Commerce, Industry and Trade Yiorgos Lakkotrypis discusses the country’s energy outlook with regards to offshore gas, as well as the steps being taken to create more jobs and entrepreneurs through the key resilient sectors of the economy.
Cyprus’ Minister for Energy, Commerce, Industry and Trade Yiorgos Lakkotrypis discusses the country’s energy outlook with regards to offshore gas, as well as the steps being taken to create more jobs and entrepreneurs through the key resilient sectors of the economy.
Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Jaime Basilio Monteiro, explains in his interview with PM Communications how his country managed to achieve the peace and stability it can be proud of as it celebrates its 40th independence anniversary, and how it serves as a guarantee of security for both investors and tourists.
Mozambique’s Minister of Interior, Jaime Basilio Monteiro, explains in his interview with PM Communications how his country managed to achieve the peace and stability it can be proud of as it celebrates its 40th independence anniversary, and how it serves as a guarantee of security for both investors and tourists.
Through Japan’s “Made From Japan, Made By Japan, Made In Japan” or FBI strategy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshimasa Hayashi shares with Globus Vision the future of the agriculture sector in Japan in a more globalized world.
Through Japan’s “Made From Japan, Made By Japan, Made In Japan” or FBI strategy, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yoshimasa Hayashi shares with Globus Vision the future of the agriculture sector in Japan in a more globalized world.
