Showing posts tagged with: Governance
24Oct
Who are the new African members of the UN HRC?
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The UN General Assembly held on October, 12 the election 18 countries to sit on the Human Rights Council (HRC). On this occasion, 5 of the 13 seats reserved for the African continent were renewed for a 3-year term. Stake experts examines the new composition of African seats at the HRC.

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17Oct
How important is tobacco production to Zimbabwe economy?
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The Central Bank of Zimbabwe announced last week a volume of tobacco sales reaching 237 thousand metric tons this year, raising the country’s growth forecast from 4.5% to 6%. This news (re)highlights the strategic importance of tobacco production in the Zimbabwean economy continually seeking foreign currency. This chart by Stake experts shows the evolution of tobacco production in the country since 2014.

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