The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
the much-awaited report of the Commission on Farmers' Welfare (cfw), constituted by the government to study the agrarian crisis and suicides by farmers in Andhra Pradesh, has indicted both the Union and the state governments. Presenting the report to chief minister Y S Rajasekhar Reddy on December 11, 2004, in …
What are the key factors to consider while buying cement? Quality and strength. Strength is the main criterion for classifying cement. This is defined for 1 day, 3 days, 7 days and finally 28 days. It is the strength after 28 days that is most important. For instance, a new …
With technology becoming a major driving force for economic growth and all- round development, developing nations need to share technical innovations to strengthen their capabilities, principal scientific advisor to the government, Dr R Chidambaram said. "In today's era of globalisation, technology has become a part of the basic economic planning …
Samriddhi 2005, a first-of-its-kind summit aimed at creating a brand image for the North-Eastern states as investment destinations, is starting in Guwahati on Thursday. The three-day meet, being organised by the North-Eastern Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NECCI), is expected to give a boost to the slogan "From Insurgence to …
A desalination plant had been set up in Akkaraipettai for providing water to the villagers, the District Collector, J. Radhakrishnan, said Nagapattinam today .The Collector said that the plant could treat up to 40,000 litres of water a day. Two more units, each capable of treating 5,000 litres a day, …
Delhi government's coffers are overflowing. It has recorded an unprecedented 22 per cent revenue growth over the corresponding period in the last fiscal year. A record of sorts, this means the state exchequer earned an additional Rs 826 cr. The government had kept a target of 12 pc for the …
The Centre has identified prominent cities in Uttar Pradesh for setting up special economic, urban development and poverty alleviation zones for speedy development of the state. The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre has shown keen interest in developing Varanasi, Aligarh, Kannauj, Bhadohi, Khurja and several other cities …
With Euro II (Bharat Stage II) emission norms becoming applicable from April 1 this year for motor vehicles all over the country, carburetor technology in passenger cars would become obsolete. For Euro II and Euro III standard vehicles, the multi point fuel injection (MPFI) system is almost a norm as …
Former US ambassador to India Robert Blackwill has said that India needs to inspire confidence to attract US investment, specially in the infrastructure sector. Terming the Indo-US economic relations as "underachiever despite great potential,' at a CII interactive session on
Argentina seems willing to pay a hefty price to shrug off foreign meddling in national policy. But, as the count ry floats plans to repay all its $15 bn debit with the International Monetary Fund, the government's far-flung private creditors, who hold $81bn of defaulted bonds, are crying foul. The …
Tamil Nadu has scored a first in terms of credit flow from all commercial banks. This implies the state economy is growing at a more rapid pace, with industry spurring the charge, as compared to other states. It is also an indication of the state attracting investments in a large …
Days before the Vibrant Gujarat event, the state government has come up with a list of 265 fresh projects worth Rs 49,151 crore which will be offered at the investors' meeting. The new list replaces the one printed in a book format, called "Investment Opportunities', about two months back.
India must reduce its fiscal deficit, which has led to rise in interest rate, choked private investments and prevented the financial sector to improve efficiency, the World Bank said. High deficit was also preventing the financial sector from improving its efficiency, World Bank country director Michael Carter said at an …
Dhaka has once again requested Islamabad to let it know about a rescheduled date for holding the stalled SAARC summit as soon as possible after consulting other member-countries. The Bangladesh Foreign Minister had a telephone conversation with Pakistan Foreign Minister Mahmood Kasuri, second in a week, over arriving at a …
In recognition of the Rajasthan Government's excellent financial management, the Planning Commission has approved Rs 8,350 crore for the annual plan for 2005-06. This is 23 per cent in excess of the annual plan proposal of Rs 7,853 crore submitted by the State Government for the consideration of the Commission. …
The Government has embarked on a Rs 8,000-crore plan to provide 6 million new fixed line telephones in rural households by 2007 with support from the Universal Services Obligation (USO) fund. The USO fund administrator has invited expression of interest from telecom operators across 20 States to bid for the …
Despite a major policy shift towards agriculture and manufacturing sectors from IT and services, the Andhra Pradesh government anticipates a growth rate of 5.5% in the current year 2004-05, according to state finance minister K Rosaiah. "The industry sector is expected to grow at 6.8% with the boom in the …
This paper is based on the empirical findings from the Supervision Mission of a project funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The mission visited the two project districts from 3 May to 17 May 2004 and conducted assessment on the on-going programmes in Karbi Anglong District of …
Self-Help Group and linkage banking programme has come a long way from a small pilot project of NABARD to become a major poverty financing programme in India. Several organisations have participated in the country-wide programme with several models, but the essence remained the banking linkage through groups of poor women. …
The Annual Plan outlay of Uttar Pradesh for 2005-06 has been fixed at Rs 13,500 crore as against Rs 9,661 crore last year. This includes one-time additional Central assistance of Rs 200 crore for special problems and Rs 308 crore of additional market borrowings. At a meeting between the deputy …
