Government

Arão Nhancale, President of the City Council of Matola, shares with Upper Reach how Mozambique’s second largest city is laying the groundwork for increased industry and business as well as social development

According to Filipe Chimoio Paúnde, General Secretary of the incumbent Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo), “It is the role of the state to apply the best policies for the benefit of everyone.” As such, the government is pulling out all the stops to ensure the country’s socioeconomic development is as widespread as possible and that the megaprojects under way positively impact on people’s lives in the surrounding communities. He speaks to Upper Reach about the importance of education and the role of women, and the government’s bid to improve and invest in the non-resource rich areas to generate an even income distribution and inclusive development.

Juan Federico Jiménez Mayor, Prime Minister of Peru, speaks to Business and Investment about the country’s National Agreement that is helping foster inclusive socioeconomic growth by unifying the efforts of the government and society aimed at reducing poverty and increasing investment in the nation’s future. Mr Mayor also discusses record investment levels in Peru’s science and technology sector, as well as continuing the push for transparency, decentralisation and closer commercial links with the world’s main trade blocs.

Ravil Zaripov, Tatarstan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade, speaks to Upper Reach about the country's vast array of opportunities for foreign investment and its push to raise IT and advanced technology levels in its industries.

Neven Mimica, Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister of Home, Foreign and European Affairs, discusses the country’s preparations for its imminent membership of the EU, the ongoing development of a privatisation strategy, and how the pro-union government is encouraging an economic framework that would be favourable for new investment, whether it be foreign, domestic, public or private. He points out that by taking the accession process seriously, they have proved “at a European and national level, we are able to effectively enforce legislation, and fulfil social and economic trends that fit the core of the EU processes.”

Business and cultural ties between the U.S. and the D.R. have only grown stronger in the past 20 years

The administration of Governor Sule Lamido is focusing strongly on empowering people through comprehensive human development programmes that are already showing impressive results in raising living standards for the people

The President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov speaks to Worldfolio about the backbone of the economy of this Russian region, as well as investments in the high technology sector. In order for the government to reach its ambitious goal – gross regional product to hit RUB 2 trillion by 2016 – Tatarstan is going to need foreign investment, and the president assures that his government has created the ideal conditions for foreign businesses.

The Nigerian state has given much attention to its education sector, and according to its governor, now needs outside investors to help it take full advantage of its agriculture and mining industries.

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister World Report, Beşir Atalay speaks with World Report about the huge strides Turkey has made in economic and social development over the past decade, as well as its role as peacekeeper and model for other Muslim countries

The longstanding and incredibly close relations between Kuwait and the UK represent a genuine two-way street of social, cultural and economic exchange, understanding and respect. Frank Baker, the UK Ambassador to Kuwait, tells World Report that these ties are becoming even stronger and he urges UK-based businesses to take a moment to realise what Kuwait has to offer them as “there is a growing recognition that what you get with British companies is the best in the world and long-term solutions”.

Olusola Obada, Nigerian Minister of Defence, meets with PM Communications to discuss the role of Nigeria in regional peacekeeping along with its neighbours and the UN, as well as the steps being taken to increase security at home

Goldman Sachs included Bangladesh in its list of Next 11 (N-11) countries to follow the BRICs in leading world growth, and foreign investors are moving their production bases and ICT centres to Bangladesh in ever-greater numbers

President Danilo Medina and his administration continue to strive for economic growth and political stability, while keeping a firm eye on building infrastructure and developing the country

Kuwaitis frequently boast that their country leads the region in democratic credentials and at first glance, at least, they are right

Upper Reach interviews Ilsur Metshin, Mayor of Kazan, who discusses his city’s upcoming plans, its attraction for tourists and entrepreneurs and its business-friendly environment

Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Branko Grčić speaks with PM Communications about the new role his country is about to take on within Europe

President Moncef Marzouki gave this exclusive interview to Globus Vision six days before the murder of Chokri Belaid, the leader of the opposition coalition the Popular Front. For 45 minutes, the President of the Republic of Tunisia spoke about his vision and his expectations for the new post-revolutionary Tunisia, a country plunged into political turmoil by the recent events that attempted to boycott the democratic consolidation started in January 2011 with the ousting of Dictator Zine Ben Ali.