IMF Video: Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook–April 2025: Three Key Messages

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Despite stronger-than-expected performance last year, Sub-Saharan Africa now faces global uncertainty and reduced external funding, slowing growth to 3.8% in 2025. With limited fiscal space and elevated debt levels, countries must prioritize domestic revenue mobilization, spending efficiency, and ambitious reforms to build resilience against future economic shocks. IMF African Department Director Abebe Aemro Selassie shares three key messages from the latest economic outlook for sub-Saharan Africa. https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/SSA/Issues/2025/04/25/regional-economic-outlook-for-sub-saharan-africa-april-2025?cid=sm-com-ig-SM2025-REOAFREA2025001

Published: 22nd May 2025 11:50:59   By: IMF

IMF Video: Rising to the challenge: Europe’s path to growth and resilience

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The sharply deteriorating global order is adding further complications to Europe’s already challenging economic situation. New tariffs come at a time when economies are grappling with structural transformations in demographics and energy, and amidst increasing security spending needs. Export markets are shrinking, uncertainty is undermining firms’ willingness to innovate, and public expenditure needs are rising. Without a turnaround in growth, Europe’s ability to deliver on its social welfare promises is in jeopardy. If European policymakers were to seize the moment, the region’s growth potential and resilience to shocks could rise substantially.

Published: 20th May 2025 04:28:44   By: IMF

IMF Video: Global and Regional Economic Developments and Outlook

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This high-level event that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and academics to explore how global and regional developments impact countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Amid heightened global uncertainty, the discussions will focus on the policy actions required to foster sustained growth, stability, and shared prosperity across the region.

Published: 15th May 2025 04:15:59   By: IMF

IMF Video: آفاق الاقتصاد الإقليمي لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا: ثلاث رسائل أساسية

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جهاد أزعور من صندوق النقد الدولي يعرض ثلاث رسائل أساسية حول أحدث الآفاق الاقتصادية لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا. تعرف على دور عدم اليقين العالمي المتزايد، والصراعات الإقليمية، والحاجة إلى تعزيز القدرة على الصمود في تشكيل الآفاق الاقتصادية للمنطقة. اقرأ التقرير الكامل: ]رابط[ https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/REO/MECA/Issues/2025/04/24/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2025

Published: 7th May 2025 08:06:51   By: IMF

IMF Video: Perspectives économiques régionales pour le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique du Nord: 3 messages principaux

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Jihad Azour, du FMI, communique trois messages principaux issus de la dernière édition des Perspectives économiques régionales pour le Moyen-Orient et l’Afrique du Nord. Découvrez comment l’incertitude mondiale croissante, les conflits régionaux et la nécessité de renforcer la résilience façonnent les perspectives économiques de la région. Lire le rapport dans son intégralité : https://www.imf.org/fr/Publications/REO/MECA/Issues/2025/04/24/regional-economic-outlook-middle-east-central-asia-april-2025

Published: 7th May 2025 03:14:23   By: IMF

World Economic Forum Video: E-fuel Might Change Flying & Cyber Careers Empower Women | WEF | Top Stories Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 This e-fuel might change flying — The ‘e’ in e-fuel stands for electricity. Unlike ordinary jet fuel, which is sourced from petroleum, the ingredients of e-fuel are water and pollution. Infinium’s fuel is an e-SAF or sustainable aviation fuel. SAFs are a great solution because they’re ‘drop-in’, which means they can go straight into existing planes without changing the fleet. 3:34 World needs more young farmers — Arnold Puech Pays d'Alissac is a family farmer from Normandy, France and the head of the World Farmers’ Organisation. As the world population rises, so does the need for farming. In the Future of Jobs Report 2025, ‘farmworker’ is the fastest growing role in the next 5 years with 35 million new vacancies set to be created by 2030. 3:34 This filter purifies water fast — The ROAMfilter Plus is cheap and portable. It can be set up in under a minute and filters up to 300 litres an hour. Unlike many filters, it uses no electricity so it can be deployed in places without power such as disaster zones or remote settlements. 5:16 Cyber careers empower women — For Confidence Staveley, a gap year after high school sparked a life-changing journey. It was the first time she encountered computers—and she was hooked. Although her parents had long envisioned a medical career for her, Staveley knew she belonged in tech. With only cardboard for her pitch, she convinced her parents to let her pursue cybersecurity. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 24th May 2025 12:00:14   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: We’re ‘losing the war’ on modern slavery, says Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s John Schultz.

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The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 20th May 2025 03:10:56   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: We’re ‘losing the war’ on modern slavery: What leaders can do - HPE’s John Schultz

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Slavery is not a problem cast to the annals of history. Modern slavery and forced labour are hidden in plain sight, found everywhere from nail salons to pristine factories, impacting 50 million people worldwide. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s John Schultz explains more about this worsening problem and how it impacts economies and communities. He also explains how data technologies and artificial intelligence are being leveraged in new ways to draw insights from sources such as from shipping reports, photos, supply chain data and victim impact statements to tackle this issue in a way that’s never been possible before. He shares the collaborations in place that are broadening data pools and the simple question business leaders must ask to dig deeper into their own firms to make real change possible. This interview was recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos Switzerland, January 2025. About this episode: HPE: https://www.hpe.com/us/en/newsroom/blog-post/2024/06/hpes-2nd-annual-human-rights-report-three-takeaways.html About the World Economic Forum’s Global Data Partnership Against Forced Labour: https://initiatives.weforum.org/fldata/home Lisa Kristine: https://lisakristine.com/ About this podcast: Transcript: https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/john-schultz-hpe-modern-slavery Related Podcasts: What most people get wrong about progress: Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2IJjZs4E7A&list=PL7m903CwFUgkDwzqiHQj0cjnZYJNJF8VQ&index=2&t=1s Understanding the housing affordability crisis - and what’s needed to fix it: Habitat for Humanity CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crdJqhl8pGk&list=PL7m903CwFUgkDwzqiHQj0cjnZYJNJF8VQ&index=14 ____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 19th May 2025 02:00:27   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: When Climate Redefines Health

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Research indicates that 3.6 billion people live in areas highly susceptible to climate change and, by 2050, the climate crisis could cause $1.1 trillion in extra costs to healthcare systems around the globe. How is the resilience of key sectors to climate change being measured and how are key actors responding to safeguard public health? This is the full audio of a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting on 23 January, 2025. Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/where-climate-collides-with-health/ Speakers: John Steenhuisen, Minister of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer, Moderna John-Arne Røttingen, Chief Executive Officer, Wellcome Trust Liza Korsten, President, African Academy of Sciences Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare; Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum David Knibbe, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer, NN Group Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO)   Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts (http://wef.ch/podcasts) :  YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts) - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/radio-davos) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1504682164) : https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1534915560) : https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues (https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/agenda-dialogues) - subscribe (https://pod.link/1574956552) : https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Published: 19th May 2025 05:16:50   By: World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum Video: Can VR help calm surgery patients? & New York makes composting compulsory | WEF | Top Stories Week

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This week's top stories of the week include: 0:15 Can VR help calm surgery patients? — Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota gave patients a set of virtual reality (VR) goggles and offered them a 10-minute ‘nature experience’. The clinic ran a trial on 100 patients, giving 50 a tablet and 50 a headset. Self-reported anxiety scores fell with both but more with the VR headset. 3:34 NY makes composting compulsory — Since 1 April, New Yorkers have had to separate food waste for recycling or face a fine of up to $300. It’s part of the city’s efforts to tackle climate change. The food waste is either composted and turned into fertilizer or emptied into a ‘biodigester’ where it emits biogas that’s used to generate renewable energy. 3:34 This robot finds people in rubble — It has an inflatable tube which can flex around corners and squeeze through narrow passages. An operator controls the tube with a joystick it has a camera and sensors at its tip, which help draw a 3D map of ‘void spaces’ and plot an entry route for emergency teams. 5:16 Space scanner maps remote forests — The world’s forests are a vital carbon sink but deforestation and degradation are eroding their storage capacity. The 1.25-tonne Biomass probe was built by Airbus and will orbit 666 km above the planet for several years, measuring and tracking changes in forests across Asia, Africa and South America. _____________________________________________ The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change. World Economic Forum Website ► http://www.weforum.org/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/ YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/wef Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/  Twitter ► https://twitter.com/wef LinkedIn ► https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-economic-forum TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@worldeconomicforum Flipboard ► https://flipboard.com/@WEF #WorldEconomicForum

Published: 17th May 2025 12:01:25   By: World Economic Forum

Reuters Video: Business Lookahead: Chips and trouble in bond land | REUTERS

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Nvidia's report could test the stock market rebound, with the S&P 500 approaching record highs last month. What are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week #business #nvdia #finance #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 24th May 2025 01:06:47   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Wall Street falls as Trump tariff threats spark uncertainty | REUTERS

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All three main Wall Street indexes ended lower, while Apple touched a two-week low and finished down 3% after Trump warned the iPhone-maker it could face potential 25% tariffs on phones sold to US customers but not manufactured in the country. #wallstreet #nyse #standardandpoors #dowjones #usstocks #apple #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/43J4KRB 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 24th May 2025 12:09:08   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union, Apple | REUTERS

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US President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up his trade war once again, pushing for a 50% tariff on EU goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may slap a 25% levy on all iPhones bought by the US consumers. #donaldtrump #europeanunion #apple #tradewar #trumptariffs #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4k8ZlsP 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 23rd May 2025 10:30:53   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Intuit shares soar signaling strong demand for AI tools | REUTERS

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Intuit forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates, signaling growing demand for its AI-driven financial management tools and sending its shares up more than 8% in extended trading #business #ai #stockmarket #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/45nCXr6 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 23rd May 2025 09:18:20   By: Reuters

Reuters Video: Trump re-escalates trade threats, aiming at Apple, European Union | REUTERS

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US President Donald Trump threatened once again to intensify his trade war, recommending a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1, and warning Apple he may impose a 25% tariff on any iPhones manufactured outside the US. #tariffs #apple #eu #trumptariffs #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4dAtrDg 👉 Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Published: 23rd May 2025 04:17:27   By: Reuters

Business Video: Trump says Samsung and others could be next as he threatens 25% tariff on Apple

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President Donald Trump demanded Apple and other smartphone makers like Samsung make their phones in the United States or face a 25% tariff. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S." 00:00 Kaitlan Collins discusses with Patrick McGee 04:14 Anderson Cooper with Harry Enten 13:54 Panel with Dan Ives and Peter Tuchman 19:41 Richard Quest reacts #CNN #News

Published: 24th May 2025 02:34:26   By: CNN

Business Video: 'A major escalation': Matt Egan on potential impact of tariffs

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President Donald Trump threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations. #CNN #News

Published: 23rd May 2025 10:50:08   By: CNN

Business Video: Stocks tumble after Trump reignites trade war with new tariff threats

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Stocks and the dollar fell after President Donald Trump brought the trade war back to the forefront with threats of massive tariffs against one of America’s most valuable companies and one of its most important trading partners. #CNN #News

Published: 23rd May 2025 08:45:59   By: CNN

Business Video: Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tariff if it doesn’t build iPhones in America

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President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Apple make its iPhones in the United States or face a 25% tariff. Trump last week during his Middle East trip said he was displeased with Cook, Apple’s CEO, over the company’s plan to manufacture iPhones set to be sold in the United States at newly built plants in India. #CNN #News

Published: 23rd May 2025 03:41:18   By: CNN

Business Video: Trump threatens 50% tariff on the EU

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President Donald Trump said Friday he is “recommending” a tariff of 50% on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations. CNN's Alyana Treene reports. #CNN #News

Published: 23rd May 2025 01:19:29   By: CNN