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LOS BANOS, Laguna, Feb 24 Finance is a driver of growth in the agriculture sector but improving farmers’ access to financial instruments is also key to their adoption of better farm technologies for greater productivity. The prospects of financial technology (FinTech) in linking farmers with financial services outside the traditional banking system and improving the value chain are rife. This was explored during a recent online forum on the potential of FinTech in advancing agricultural development in the Philippines jointly organized by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV). ....
Mideast sports industry ‘set for fastest growth globally’ DUBAI, February 7, 2021 Respondents to a survey expect the sports industry in the Middle East to grow by 8.7% over the next three to five years, reflecting the fastest growth compared to 50 countries across the world, a report said. In stark contrast to the global sports market, respondents expect the Middle East to grow by 8.7% over the next three to five years, added the Middle East’s Sports Survey released by professional services firm PwC. Strong government support and growing commercial maturity have undoubtedly contributed to raising the Middle East’s profile within sports in recent years. Examples of world-class sporting events include the annual Formula One Grands Prix in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and now in Jeddah, heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua’s bout in Saudi Arabia, as well as Qatar set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. ....
March 23, 2021 You are here: Home / InfoSociety / Technology / Here’s how governments can mobilize technology for the SDGs Here’s how governments can mobilize technology for the SDGs (Credit: Unsplash) This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Celine Herweijer, Global Leader, Innovation and Sustainability, PwC & Antonia Gawel, Deputy Head of PGPG; Head of Circular Economy and Innovation; ExCom Member, World Economic Forum& Jessica Shannon Global Government & Public Sector Leader, PwC COVID-19 has shown the central role that governments can play in addressing society-wide challenges. In 2021, leaders across the public sphere need to integrate technology solutions into the heart of wider rebuilding and recovering efforts. ....