Agriculture Investments Stabilize at Around $2 billion, but a Significant Increase in Africa

World Bank investments in agriculture are stable at around $2 billion for FY06. This year marked a notable lending increase in the Africa region, with investments rising from $295 million in FY05 to $685 million in FY06. The increase represents the highest level of lending in agriculture since FY90 for Sub-Saharan

Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Competitiveness

Promoting agricultural productivity and competitiveness. Investment in agriculture – fishing, forestry, irrigation and drainage, agricultural trade, and agribusiness – has increased significantly. Rural infrastructure, which is integrally linked to rural development, has received the largest amount of investment

Engaging Economic Efficiency Efforts Evaluated

Every Nation has economic challenges and must deal with change. Just like in the Universe change is a constant. In the United States we have changes occurring with industry trends. Some cities have issues with changing job categories, shifts in manufacturing jobs moving from 30% to 17% to 10% and then those jobs being replaced by robots or retail or service sector which typically pays less.

The Right Way To Reform An Ailing Economy

IMF reforms have generally been described as a disaster by social workers and even economist and policy makers! The benefits of these reforms so far are not discernable- only discernable thing is the pain. There is a proper way to reform an economy, one that works and this article shows how. Want to learn how? Then read on

Getting Free Stuff - How Freebies Work

Just How Big is the Free Industry? Find out how Free works.

Global Economy And The Unions

I listened to a Kenyan veteran world trade unionist talking during Labour Day celebration in Kenya, and I felt he echoed a fast fading and receding trade union sentiments. He talked about making sure that government and state corporation officials fly the national carrier only. He also talked about making sure that organizations are headed only by nationals, especially where there are qualified personnel.

Australian Interest Rates Will Rise

Why interest rates will rise in Australia. The article looks at the severe labor shortage facing Australia

Technocracy Wishes to Change the Price System

Some advocates of Technocracy claim as a point of contention in the debate over the current price system, that humans will always want more under conditions of scarcity. Now then in considering this debate, can we say that this is true in the absolute? We know that oil for instance will become more valuable a commodity as demand exceeds supply, yet at some point there will be a price at which fewer will buy.

Ever Expanding Price System - Is it a Viable Method?

For those who like the philosophical debate the Technocracy Group comes up with some interesting intellectual scenarios on economies, price systems, monetary policy and the future of human civilizations. For instance on self-proclaimed technocrat looking for someone to convince has brought up this point of contention stating:

Modern Day Series- Economic Divide in Britain

A look at the governmental decisions and their sociological implications when applied to a progressive economic environment i.e Britain.

The Economic Impact of Alcoholism

This article examines the effects of alcoholism on the economy, in particular the performance of employees in the workplace and the significant reduction in productivity.

Rare Coin Values Have A New Rival

Coin collectors throughout the world would be struggling to identify antique coins with the introduction of the largest coin in the world shaking the rare coin values market.

Subprime America Infects Asia And Europe

The Subrpime mortgage problem in America is going to spread to Europe and Asia where most the the defaulting mortgages ended up. Subprime debt was bundled with AAA rated debt then sold to investors around the world. The defaults are going to come back to haunt America.

Anglesey Mining Goes for Zinc

Prospects are bright for Anglesey Mining, a UK quoted company, as it looks to develop zinc production at its Parys Mountain site on the island of Anglesey. Growing global demand for zinc fuelled by China and India provide a great opening for this resources company, based at a location long associated with copper.

You Cannot Build a Free-Market Economy Going Half-Way - China

China has posted year over year growth of about 10% and many economists say that is where the money is. Indeed there is a lot of capital flow there, but we have just witnessed a near disastrous stock market correction. What is going on in China? Is China really interested in free-markets? Well let's look at some of the issues?