Category: stifling

  • Lack of innovation stifling the Agri-SME sector growth in Africa

    According to the World Economic Forum, small and medium-sized enterprises are vital to Africa’s economy and are responsible for more than 80 percent of the continent’s jobs and 50 percent of its gross domestic product. Agri-SMEs play an even more important role, as they play a crucial role in developing…

  • Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth

    Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, has warned that excessive regulation and bureaucracy are holding back the UK’s economic growth and progress towards its net-zero targets. Speaking at an investment summit organized by Sir Keir Starmer, Schmidt suggested the UK government would benefit from appointing an “anti-regulation minister” to address…

  • Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth

    Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, has warned that excessive regulation and bureaucracy are holding back the UK’s economic growth and progress towards its net-zero targets. Speaking at an investment summit organized by Sir Keir Starmer, Schmidt suggested the UK government would benefit from appointing an “anti-regulation minister” to address…