Category: stifling
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Lack of innovation stifling the Agri-SME sector growth in Africa
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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…
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Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth
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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…
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Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth
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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…