local economies

Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- "We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities."




local economies

The economic impact of cashew farming: How nut agriculture fuels local economies

With proper investments and policy support, this sector could deliver even greater benefits




local economies

Africa: making growth more inclusive hinges on unlocking potential of local economies, says the African Economic Outlook 2015

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, modernising local economies will be vital to make the continent more competitive and to increase people’s living standards, according to the African Economic Outlook 2015, released at the African Development Bank Group’s 50th Annual Meetings.




local economies

Michael Pollan: Local economies

Michael Pollan predicts local economies will become revitalized and discusses how this will benefit people around the world.




local economies

Building Global Partnerships for Stronger Local Economies

Members Event

11 February 2015 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Chatham House, London

Event participants

Scott Walker, Governor, Wisconsin, United States
Chair: Justin Webb, Presenter, Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 

Drawing on his experience as governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker will outline the importance of forging strong global partnerships to fuel business growth and build prosperous local economies. Governor Walker will consider how mutually beneficial partnerships can be developed within the global community and the impact of these on local communities.

LIVE STREAM: This event will be live streamed. The live stream will be made available at 18:00 GMT on Wednesday 11 February.

ASK A QUESTION: Send questions for the speaker by email to questions@chathamhouse.org or using #CHEvents on Twitter. A selection will be put to him during the event.

Event attributes

Livestream

Members Events Team




local economies

Africa: making growth more inclusive hinges on unlocking potential of local economies, says the African Economic Outlook 2015

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, modernising local economies will be vital to make the continent more competitive and to increase people’s living standards, according to the African Economic Outlook 2015, released at the African Development Bank Group’s 50th Annual Meetings.




local economies

Africa: making growth more inclusive hinges on unlocking potential of local economies, says the African Economic Outlook 2015

With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, modernising local economies will be vital to make the continent more competitive and to increase people’s living standards, according to the African Economic Outlook 2015, released at the African Development Bank Group’s 50th Annual Meetings.