Question raised in Lok Sabha on Selected Areas for SEZs, 17/07/2019. There were 7 Central Government Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and 12 State/Private Sector SEZs prior to the enactment of the SEZ Act,
Rules of origin – the criteria needed to determine the nationality of a product – could make or break the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that entered into force in May, says a new UNCTAD
The Rwanda Economic Update (REU), published twice a year, analyzes recent economic developments and prospects and policy priorities in Rwanda. It is intended for a wide audience of policymakers, business
The Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on June 24, 2019. The Bill amend the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/The
<p><img alt="" src="https://cdn.downtoearth.org.in/library/large/2018-10-25/0.94874500_1540469268_gender.jpg" style="width: 340px; height: 189px; margin: 14px; float: left;" />Women remain under-represented
Infrastructure—electricity, telecommunications, roads, water, and sanitation—are central to people’s lives. Without it, they cannot make a living, stay healthy, and maintain a good quality of life. Access
In a fresh warning that its fiscal outlook is worsening, the state’s Budget for 2019-20 has projected that Maharashtra’s total debt will cross Rs 4.72 lakh crore by March 20, forcing the government to
Port Development and Competition in East and Southern Africa analyzes the 15 main ports in East and Southern Africa (ESA) to assess whether their proposed capacity enhancements are justified by current
Narendra Modi and the NDA won a famous electoral victory last month, consolidating political power in a manner that many had not imagined was possible in contemporary India. The country of a “million mutinies”
The Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2018-19 has predicted a bleak scenario for the agricultural and industrial sectors, which are the two pillars of the economy, in the state. While the agriculture sector
The SDG Center for Africa (SDGC/A) and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) released the 2019 Africa SDG Index and Dashboards Report. The report calls for accelerated action to address
