Daily Updates by Caroline Stardew

Emmanuel Katto's Visionary Path for Africa's Mining Sector

carolinestardew — 2024-02-08 06:06:04 UTC

In the heart of Africa, a seismic shift is underway as the continent braces itself for a monumental mining boom, promising to redefine its economic landscape. Spearheading this transformation is Emmanuel Katto, a visionary entrepreneur from Uganda, whose foresight heralds a new era of prosperity.

Why Digital Trade Should Remain Open

carolinestardew — 2024-02-09 06:04:16 UTC

Digital trade, from software sales to streaming movies, plays a bigger role than ever in the global economy. Yet with many developing countries struggling to fully participate in digital trade, now is the time for policy reforms that promote inclusion, starting with retaining the current tariff-free environment.

Digital commerce: A growth opportunity for Greece

carolinestardew — 2024-02-09 06:08:26 UTC

Digitizing Greece’s retail and hospitality sectors could help drive macroeconomic growth by expanding digital commerce and the overall digital economy.

Resilient Global Economy Still Limping Along, With Growing Divergences

carolinestardew — 2024-02-09 06:12:34 UTC

The global economy continues to recover from the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis. In retrospect, the resilience has been remarkable. Despite war-disrupted energy and food markets and unprecedented monetary tightening to combat decades-high inflation, economic activity has slowed but not stalled. Even so, growth remains slow and uneven, with widening divergences.

Economy of world set to grow 2.9%, says OECD

carolinestardew — 2024-02-09 06:16:15 UTC

In its latest, cautiously optimistic Interim Economic Outlook global forecast, the OECD said it now expects the world's economy to do slightly better than it anticipated previously, when growth of 2.7 percent was expected.

Emmanuel Katto Foundation Enriching Children's Lives Through Education

carolinestardew — 2024-02-09 06:23:08 UTC

Emka (Emmanuel Katto) is committed to improving the lives of the underprivileged children through his foundation by providing them with education that will help them build their character and discipline, so that they can grow into a wise countryman in the future, contributing to the country's development.

Uganda’s Economy Expected to Grow by 6% in 2023/24 FY

carolinestardew — 2024-02-12 10:06:39 UTC

The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development says that the country’s economy grew by 5.3% in the Financial Year 2022/23.

Uganda is planning a massive clean energy expansion – paid for by oil

carolinestardew — 2024-02-12 10:09:16 UTC

Uganda plans to increase its clean energy capacity more than twentyfold over the next two decades in order to expand electricity access to its 45 million residents. But funding for this ambitious plan will rely on revenues from a controversial oil pipeline being built across the country.

Discovering the Beauty of the World: Embracing the Splendor by Emmanuel Katto Uganda

carolinestardew — 2024-02-12 10:32:14 UTC

In a world that is often ruled by turbulence and uncertainty, it is easy to lose sight of the sheer beauty that surrounds us. From the majestic mountains to the serene waters, I, Emmanuel Katto, think that our planet is a work of art that is simply waiting to be found and appreciated.

From Kampala to the Nile: Emmanuel Katto's Weebly Tales

carolinestardew — 2024-02-14 07:42:24 UTC

In a world where technology dominates our lives and screens command our attention, it's important to remember the unparalleled beauty of the natural world. Whether it's the breathtaking expanse of a starlit sky or the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind, nature has a way of grounding us and reminding us of what truly matters.