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New Zealand's government and cruise industry are joining forces to expand a tourism sector that already pumped $1.37 billion into the economy last year. The collaborative push aims to cement the island nation as a top global cruise destination.
Africa Innovation Foundry just launched in Nigeria with a mission to give entrepreneurs in every corner of the country equal access to funding, training, and support. Whether you're building a health app in Maiduguri or a clean energy startup in Sokoto, help is coming your way.
A major highway connecting northeast Morocco is nearing completion with homegrown talent leading every phase. The project proves Morocco's infrastructure ambitions are becoming reality without foreign help.
A regional development bank just approved over $267 million for projects that will connect coastal cities, create thousands of jobs, and transform waste into resources across five West African nations. The funding marks one of the largest regional investments in sustainable infrastructure this year.
Countries are turning funding cuts into opportunity by building regional health systems they control themselves. Africa, Latin America, and other regions are creating shared data networks and medicine programs to replace the old aid model.
A North Carolina city just reported an economic leap that's turning heads: investment soared from $430 million to $4.74 billion in one year. Major manufacturing projects are transforming Greensboro into a regional powerhouse, bringing thousands of jobs to families who need them.
Nigeria's Benue State is teaming up with a regional development commission to rebuild roads and restore communities after years of displacement. The ambitious partnership aims to bring thousands of families home while creating jobs in rural areas.
Nigeria is building a nationwide startup support network that reaches every state, not just tech cities. The iHatch program is selecting innovation hubs across all 37 regions to ensure founders everywhere get equal access to mentorship and resources.
The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance celebrated a banner year with eight new industrial projects creating over 400 jobs across the region. The annual meeting also honored late ABC13 anchor Mark Spain's legacy with a community impact award.
Governor Uba Sani is rallying leaders across Nigeria's Northwest region to work together on education, agriculture, and economic growth. His vision transforms fragmented efforts into coordinated action that could lift millions.
Just a decade after its creation, Telangana has climbed to the top spot among major Indian states with the highest per capita income in the country. The young state's stunning economic rise offers a blueprint for regional growth, though it faces a new challenge: sharing prosperity beyond its booming capital region.
Small businesses across Ireland created over 7,000 new jobs last year, with 82% of opportunities emerging outside Dublin. For the first time ever, these enterprises now support more than 40,000 jobs nationwide.