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Why the European Parliament elections matter for international development

Elections to the European Parliament will take place in May this year. Yet, an oddity of the European elections is that they are out of synch with the main policy and budgetary processes of the EU. Does this suggest that the…

Strengthening the role of the private sector in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in developing countries

The European Commission issued a call for contributions to their proposed communication on ‘Strengthening the role of the private sector in achieving inclusive and sustainable growth in developing countries’. The Issue Paper touches on some of the most relevant topics in private sector development. It…

Blended Finance for Infrastructure and Low-Carbon Development

Most developing countries face a chronic deficit of infrastructure constraining economic growth rates, leaving the world’s most vulnerable communities without access to basic services and hampering attempts to achieve broad-based poverty reduction. While over £500 billion is currently invested in infrastructure every year, it…

Communicating the costs and benefits of the EU

Regent’s University has commissioned independent practitioners to provide accessible, informed, evidence-based analysis, outlining the costs and benefits for each policy area of a changed status in the relationship between the UK and the EU. This is the first of its kind and…

Policy coherence for development: not just for wonks

Some people think policy coherence for development (PCD) is only important to policy wonks. They’re wrong. In a world with fewer low-income countries in which official aid is declining in importance relative to other sources of finance, policy engagement is…

How to open a business bank account ?

Opening a business account is essential if you wish to establish business credit for your enterprise, which helps you to qualify for financing. A bank account creates a boundary between your savings and business finances, which makes it easier to…

Fill level control solution for monitoring industrial assets

Industries operate under different conditions, and as a result, they require liquids, gases, and solids to enhance their operations. Depending on their target goals and their requirements, they apply chemicals, water, and other types of liquids to arrive at the…

How to expand your business in Turkey?

Shared between Europe and Asia, Turkey has become over the past ten years one of the quickest growing economies in the world. Some of the things that led to such a situation are Turkey’s geopolitical position as well as its…

Tips for booking a luxury hotel in the centre of Paris

Picking out a great hotel can be an overwhelming task, especially in Paris, where there are over 100 luxury hotels you can stay in. Reputable sites like hotel-arcade.com will be indispensable in helping you make the right decisions. Here are…

Find a family law lawyer in Paris

Choosing the right international family law attorney is important when dealing with complex family issues. For example, an ideal international divorce lawyer will help you understand the otherwise complex divorce laws, and guide you in making the best decision on…