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IMF’s Decision to Reimburse Pakistan Draws Criticism from JK CM Omar Abdullah: Funds Fueling Distress
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) India On May 10 (ANI), the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said: Omar Abdullah criticized the ruling made by the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) to proceed with its choice to keep financing Pakistan The Chief Minister of J&K lamented that the reimbursement has not been processed. IMF is…
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UN: $43 Billion Needed Annually to Meet 2030 Global Goals
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By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A financing roadmap drawn by the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other United Nations (UN) agencies in Ghana shows the\xa0 need to raise about US$522billion in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Nevertheless, if we exclude the government’s annual revenue allocation from the…
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SK Group chair apologizes for telecom data breach
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On May 7, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won issued an apology regarding a recent cyberattack on SK Telecom that resulted in the theft of customer USIM information. This was his initial public statement about the incident, which took place 19 days prior. “I genuinely extend my apologies to all those who faced inconveniences because…
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Omanhene of Shama Urges Sub-Chiefs to Unite
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By Juliet Aguiar Dugbarteys, Shama The Omanhene of the Shama Traditional Area, Osagyefo Kwaw Fraiku IV, has emphasized the importance of subordinate chiefs working together in harmony and assisting in identifying the key development issues facing the council. He pointed out that this would allow them to overcome most of the challenges and promote…
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The Urgent Call for Regulating Public Sector Recruitment: A Global Perspective
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By Esq. Appiah Kusi Adomako ‘Some people look at reality and ask “why,” but I imagine possibilities that do not yet exist and wonder “why not?”‘ – George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Securing employment in Ghana’s public sector mostly depends on political and social connections rather than competence. Ideally, hiring for positions within Ministries, Departments,…
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PM Holds Talks With World Bank Group President
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On May 8, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya had a meeting with Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, at her office to talk about Sri Lanka’s key development goals and to continue their strategic partnership. The Prime Minister thanked the World Bank for their assistance during Sri Lanka’s recent financial turmoil…
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UK Firms Can Bid on Govt Tenders Over Rs 200 Cr Post-FTA, Says Piyush Goyal
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In New Delhi [India], on May 8 (ANI), the Union Commerce and Industry Minister provided additional information regarding the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK. Piyush Goyal mentioned that UK-based suppliers will qualify to bid for government contracts only if the order exceeds Rs 200 crore. The Union Minister also mentioned that…
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Trump Renames Another Ocean to Strengthen Ties with Arab Nations
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President Donald Trump Is anticipated to reveal that he plans to rename an additional body of water during his rapid journey to the Middle East scheduled for next week. On Tuesday evening, The Associated Press reported that Trump plans to assert that the United States will henceforth designate the body of water currently known…
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Grab Targets Q2 Deal for Indonesia’s GoTo Acquisition
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The U.S.-based company Grab, which operates in ride-sharing and food delivery sectors, plans to acquire its smaller competitor GoTo from Indonesia in the second quarter, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The Singapore-based company Grab has enlisted advisers for the potential transaction, according to two sources who also mentioned that the agreement…
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Policy Shift or Political Distraction? Examining the Procurement Statement
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LAGOS – Dr Pearse Adetokunbo Pearse, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member board of Governors of Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI) has said that President Bola Tinubu’s first procurement policy is a political statement designed to divert attention from the burning issues in the country today. Recall that the President has…