A study by the International Labour Organisation forecasts that transition to the green economy should generate between 15 million and 60 million jobs and remove millions of workers from poverty.
Author: From the Newsroom
Promoted by the World Tourism Organization and the World Tourism and Travel Council, the forum will be held on June 5th and 6th. The aim is to look into current opportunities in the industry.
Foreign sales of Brazilian capital goods generated revenues of US$ 3.9 billion in the last four months. Logistics and civil construction products that answered to the greatest share.
The Libyan Central Bank has announced the lifting of the ceiling for cash withdrawals at the country’s banking institutions. The measure becomes effective as of this Wednesday (30th).
Algiers International Fair brings together almost 1,000 exhibitors, 620 foreign, from 36 countries. Brazil is present with eight companies. Egypt is the o ‘guest of honour’ and has 61 companies.
The Brazilian minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade will be in Doha over the weekend. Meetings are scheduled with the country’s emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and prime minister.
Through an agreement with bank Bradesco, the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is offering a US$ 200 million line of credit. The funds may be used in purchasing Brazilian capital goods.
Survey conducted by Serasa Experian shows 0.8% pickup in Brazilian economic activity in quarter one as against the last quarter of 2011. Decline in exports and investment weighed down on performance.
The foundation opens a new cycle of the ‘Junior Scientists Research Experience Program’. Turned to citizens of Qatar and expatriates, they offer financing of up to US$ 100,000 a year.
A survey conducted by consulting firm Deloitte points out that the leading opportunities are in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
João Cândido, commissioned by the Petrobras subsidary, is capable of carrying one million oil barrels. The vessel was meant to be delivered in 2010.
The International Federation of Association Football has accepted the country as its newest member during the congress promoted in Hungary.
The Fund has approved a US$ 9.5 million loan to the Horn of Africa country. The amount is part of a US$ 33.9 million line of credit resulting from an agreement signed in 2008.
The hydrocarbons have been found in an area drilled by Repsol, Statoil and Petrobras. According to the Spanish company, this among the most important discoveries in 2012.
