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Design a National Program in the Creative Economy

Governments around the world are recognizing the creative economy as a dynamic engine of growth and innovation. Creative industries – spanning art, mu...
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How to do a demand study of a marina project

Introduction: Why Marina Demand Analysis MattersDemand analysis is a critical first step for any marina development or expansion project. Marinas are...
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Understanding the Global Care Economy

The global care economy – encompassing all paid and unpaid caregiving work, from childcare and elderly care to support for people with disabilities –...
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Creative Industries in Developing Economies: Catalysts for Jobs, Exports, and PPPs

The creative industries – encompassing film, music, fashion, design, crafts, digital content, gaming, architecture and more – are emerging as powerful...
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Credit Rating Agencies in Africa: Catalysts for Foreign Investment and Infrastructure Growth

IntroductionAfrica faces a massive infrastructure financing gap – the African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates the continent needs $130–170 billion a...
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Public-Private Partnerships in Qatar: Trends, Frameworks, and Investment Opportunities

1. IntroductionQatar is embracing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a key model to deliver infrastructure and public services in line with its amb...
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Small-Scale ITS PPPs: Driving Intelligent Transport Systems in Cities and Regions

Urban transportation is at a crossroads in cities worldwide. Population growth and rapid urbanization are straining roads and transit networks – 56% o...
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Public-Private Partnerships in Saudi Arabia: Trends, Frameworks, and Investment Opportunities

 1.IntroductionSaudi Arabia is witnessing a paradigm shift in how it delivers infrastructure and public services, with Public-Private Partnership...
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